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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.73, 3,867.27 and 1,116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.73, 3,867.27 and 1,116.54 is: 1,675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.73 : 3,867.27 = 1,116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.73/3,867.27 = 1,116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.73x = 3,867.27 × 1,116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.73x = 4,317,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,961.65/2,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.10

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