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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.18, 3,866.36 and 1,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.18, 3,866.36 and 1,096.48 is: 1,644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.18 : 3,866.36 = 1,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.18/3,866.36 = 1,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.18x = 3,866.36 × 1,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.18x = 4,239,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,378.12/2,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.97

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