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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.48, 3,863.44 and 1,097.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.48, 3,863.44 and 1,097.47 is: 1,645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.48 : 3,863.44 = 1,097.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.48/3,863.44 = 1,097.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.48x = 3,863.44 × 1,097.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.48x = 4,240,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,009.50/2,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.02

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