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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.92, 3,867.17 and 822.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.92, 3,867.17 and 822.30 is: 1,233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.92 : 3,867.17 = 822.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.92/3,867.17 = 822.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.92x = 3,867.17 × 822.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.92x = 3,179,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,973.89/2,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.54

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