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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.11, 3,862.19 and 1,880.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.11, 3,862.19 and 1,880.51 is: 2,818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.11 : 3,862.19 = 1,880.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.11/3,862.19 = 1,880.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.11x = 3,862.19 × 1,880.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.11x = 7,262,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262,901.27/2,577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.23

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