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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.80, 3,803.22 and 1,577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.80, 3,803.22 and 1,577.25 is: 2,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.80 : 3,803.22 = 1,577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.80/3,803.22 = 1,577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.80x = 3,803.22 × 1,577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.80x = 5,998,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998,628.75/2,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.73

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