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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.01, 3,865.82 and 910.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.01, 3,865.82 and 910.79 is: 1,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.01 : 3,865.82 = 910.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.01/3,865.82 = 910.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.01x = 3,865.82 × 910.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.01x = 3,520,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,926.31/2,577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.28

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