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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.34, 3,858.72 and 1,600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.34, 3,858.72 and 1,600.48 is: 2,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.34 : 3,858.72 = 1,600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.34/3,858.72 = 1,600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.34x = 3,858.72 × 1,600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.34x = 6,175,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,804.19/2,577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.19

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