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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.66, 3,864.75 and 1,190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.66, 3,864.75 and 1,190.23 is: 1,784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.66 : 3,864.75 = 1,190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.66/3,864.75 = 1,190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.66x = 3,864.75 × 1,190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.66x = 4,599,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,930.61/2,577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.54

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