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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.33, 3,862.76 and 1,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.33, 3,862.76 and 1,848.33 is: 2,770.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.33 : 3,862.76 = 1,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.33/3,862.76 = 1,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.33x = 3,862.76 × 1,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.33x = 7,139,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,645.95/2,577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.17

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