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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.48, 3,867.80 and 2,368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.48, 3,867.80 and 2,368.37 is: 3,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.48 : 3,867.80 = 2,368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.48/3,867.80 = 2,368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.48x = 3,867.80 × 2,368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.48x = 9,160,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,350.31/2,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.99

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