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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.96, 3,866.82 and 630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.96, 3,866.82 and 630.06 is: 945.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.96 : 3,866.82 = 630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.96/3,866.82 = 630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.96x = 3,866.82 × 630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.96x = 2,436,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,328.61/2,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.06

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