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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.75, 3,866.33 and 1,153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.75, 3,866.33 and 1,153.17 is: 1,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.75 : 3,866.33 = 1,153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.75/3,866.33 = 1,153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.75x = 3,866.33 × 1,153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.75x = 4,458,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,530.00/2,577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.62

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