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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.11, 3,877.69 and 1,024.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.11, 3,877.69 and 1,024.27 is: 1,537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.11 : 3,877.69 = 1,024.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.11/3,877.69 = 1,024.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.11x = 3,877.69 × 1,024.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.11x = 3,971,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,801.54/2,584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.01

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