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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.60, 3,554.85 and 1,632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.60, 3,554.85 and 1,632.33 is: 2,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.60 : 3,554.85 = 1,632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.60/3,554.85 = 1,632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.60x = 3,554.85 × 1,632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.60x = 5,802,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,688.30/2,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.20

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