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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.81, 3,557.53 and 1,570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.81, 3,557.53 and 1,570.22 is: 2,167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.81 : 3,557.53 = 1,570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.81/3,557.53 = 1,570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.81x = 3,557.53 × 1,570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.81x = 5,586,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,104.76/2,577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.00

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