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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.68, 3,557.30 and 1,458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.68, 3,557.30 and 1,458.75 is: 2,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.68 : 3,557.30 = 1,458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.68/3,557.30 = 1,458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.68x = 3,557.30 × 1,458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.68x = 5,189,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,204.08/2,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.13

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