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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.36, 3,876.33 and 2,277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.36, 3,876.33 and 2,277.05 is: 3,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.36 : 3,876.33 = 2,277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.36/3,876.33 = 2,277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.36x = 3,876.33 × 2,277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.36x = 8,826,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,826,597.23/2,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.11

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