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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.84, 3,554.73 and 1,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.84, 3,554.73 and 1,529.70 is: 2,109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.84 : 3,554.73 = 1,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.84/3,554.73 = 1,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.84x = 3,554.73 × 1,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.84x = 5,437,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,670.48/2,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.39

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