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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.21, 3,858.45 and 2,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.21, 3,858.45 and 2,413.73 is: 3,613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.21 : 3,858.45 = 2,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.21/3,858.45 = 2,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.21x = 3,858.45 × 2,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.21x = 9,313,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313,256.52/2,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.70

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