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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.07, 3,838.46 and 2,523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.07, 3,838.46 and 2,523.07 is: 3,758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.07 : 3,838.46 = 2,523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.07/3,838.46 = 2,523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.07x = 3,838.46 × 2,523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.07x = 9,684,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,703.27/2,577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.03

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