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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.97, 3,557.58 and 1,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.97, 3,557.58 and 1,458.91 is: 2,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.97 : 3,557.58 = 1,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.97/3,557.58 = 1,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.97x = 3,557.58 × 1,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.97x = 5,190,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,189.04/2,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.29

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