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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.38, 3,815.66 and 877.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.38, 3,815.66 and 877.57 is: 1,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.38 : 3,815.66 = 877.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.38/3,815.66 = 877.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.38x = 3,815.66 × 877.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.38x = 3,348,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,501.40/2,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.56

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