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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.10, 3,870.39 and 1,345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.10, 3,870.39 and 1,345.34 is: 2,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.10 : 3,870.39 = 1,345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.10/3,870.39 = 1,345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.10x = 3,870.39 × 1,345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.10x = 5,206,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,990.48/2,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.48

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