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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.68, 4,015.71 and 1,581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.68, 4,015.71 and 1,581.75 is: 2,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.68 : 4,015.71 = 1,581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.68/4,015.71 = 1,581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.68x = 4,015.71 × 1,581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.68x = 6,351,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,849.29/2,677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.15

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