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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.29, 3,205.71 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.29, 3,205.71 and 577.20 is: 865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.29 : 3,205.71 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.29/3,205.71 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.29x = 3,205.71 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.29x = 1,850,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,335.81/2,137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.74

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