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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.64, 3,867.18 and 1,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.64, 3,867.18 and 1,016.68 is: 1,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.64 : 3,867.18 = 1,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.64/3,867.18 = 1,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.64x = 3,867.18 × 1,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.64x = 3,931,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,684.56/2,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.30

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