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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.97, 3,861.79 and 1,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.97, 3,861.79 and 1,189.40 is: 1,781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.97 : 3,861.79 = 1,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.97/3,861.79 = 1,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.97x = 3,861.79 × 1,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.97x = 4,593,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,213.03/2,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.72

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