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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.52, 3,623.52 and 1,577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.52, 3,623.52 and 1,577.92 is: 2,177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.52 : 3,623.52 = 1,577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.52/3,623.52 = 1,577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.52x = 3,623.52 × 1,577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.52x = 5,717,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717,624.68/2,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.71

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