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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.33, 3,859.79 and 1,650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.33, 3,859.79 and 1,650.06 is: 2,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.33 : 3,859.79 = 1,650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.33/3,859.79 = 1,650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.33x = 3,859.79 × 1,650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.33x = 6,368,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,876.84/2,577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.11

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