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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.13, 3,862.52 and 1,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.13, 3,862.52 and 1,188.53 is: 1,781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.13 : 3,862.52 = 1,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.13/3,862.52 = 1,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.13x = 3,862.52 × 1,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.13x = 4,590,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,724.61/2,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.33

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