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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.94, 3,866.91 and 1,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.94, 3,866.91 and 1,038.94 is: 1,558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.94 : 3,866.91 = 1,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.94/3,866.91 = 1,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.94x = 3,866.91 × 1,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.94x = 4,017,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,473.91/2,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.41

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