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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.78, 3,556.52 and 1,515.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.78, 3,556.52 and 1,515.21 is: 2,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.78 : 3,556.52 = 1,515.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.78/3,556.52 = 1,515.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.78x = 3,556.52 × 1,515.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.78x = 5,388,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,388,853.10/2,577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.50

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