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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.70, 3,862.27 and 2,167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.70, 3,862.27 and 2,167.03 is: 3,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.70 : 3,862.27 = 2,167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.70/3,862.27 = 2,167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.70x = 3,862.27 × 2,167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.70x = 8,369,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,369,654.96/2,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.95

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