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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.27, 3,865.50 and 1,650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.27, 3,865.50 and 1,650.09 is: 2,474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.27 : 3,865.50 = 1,650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.27/3,865.50 = 1,650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.27x = 3,865.50 × 1,650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.27x = 6,378,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378,422.90/2,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.88

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