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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.72, 3,557.50 and 2,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.72, 3,557.50 and 2,255.70 is: 3,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.72 : 3,557.50 = 2,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.72/3,557.50 = 2,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.72x = 3,557.50 × 2,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.72x = 8,024,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,652.75/2,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.08

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