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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.27, 3,864.23 and 1,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.27, 3,864.23 and 1,697.11 is: 2,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.27 : 3,864.23 = 1,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.27/3,864.23 = 1,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.27x = 3,864.23 × 1,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.27x = 6,558,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,019.13/2,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.56

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