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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.86, 3,877.08 and 2,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.86, 3,877.08 and 2,277.55 is: 3,410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.86 : 3,877.08 = 2,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.86/3,877.08 = 2,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.86x = 3,877.08 × 2,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.86x = 8,830,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,830,243.55/2,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.86

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