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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.03, 3,867.89 and 2,577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.03, 3,867.89 and 2,577.15 is: 3,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.03 : 3,867.89 = 2,577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.03/3,867.89 = 2,577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.03x = 3,867.89 × 2,577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.03x = 9,968,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,968,119.83/2,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.66

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