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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.92, 3,557.72 and 1,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.92, 3,557.72 and 1,582.96 is: 2,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.92 : 3,557.72 = 1,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.92/3,557.72 = 1,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.92x = 3,557.72 × 1,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.92x = 5,631,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,728.45/2,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.60

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