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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.56, 3,555.78 and 1,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.56, 3,555.78 and 1,528.88 is: 2,109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.56 : 3,555.78 = 1,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.56/3,555.78 = 1,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.56x = 3,555.78 × 1,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.56x = 5,436,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436,360.93/2,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.11

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