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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.44, 3,862.96 and 1,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.44, 3,862.96 and 1,344.20 is: 2,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.44 : 3,862.96 = 1,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.44/3,862.96 = 1,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.44x = 3,862.96 × 1,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.44x = 5,192,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,590.83/2,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.63

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