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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.88, 3,864.30 and 1,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.88, 3,864.30 and 1,710.28 is: 2,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.88 : 3,864.30 = 1,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.88/3,864.30 = 1,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.88x = 3,864.30 × 1,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.88x = 6,609,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609,035.00/2,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.75

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