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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.59, 3,623.58 and 1,577.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.59, 3,623.58 and 1,577.63 is: 2,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.59 : 3,623.58 = 1,577.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.59/3,623.58 = 1,577.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.59x = 3,623.58 × 1,577.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.59x = 5,716,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,650.40/2,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.29

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