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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.54, 4,442.12 and 1,577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.54, 4,442.12 and 1,577.50 is: 2,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.54 : 4,442.12 = 1,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.54/4,442.12 = 1,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.54x = 4,442.12 × 1,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.54x = 7,007,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,444.30/2,964.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.75

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