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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.84, 3,866.76 and 2,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.84, 3,866.76 and 2,192.28 is: 3,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.84 : 3,866.76 = 2,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.84/3,866.76 = 2,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.84x = 3,866.76 × 2,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.84x = 8,477,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477,020.61/2,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.42

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