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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.13, 3,877.79 and 1,023.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.13, 3,877.79 and 1,023.87 is: 1,536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.13 : 3,877.79 = 1,023.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.13/3,877.79 = 1,023.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.13x = 3,877.79 × 1,023.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.13x = 3,970,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,352.85/2,584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.44

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