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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.13, 4,314.64 and 1,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.13, 4,314.64 and 1,027.74 is: 1,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.13 : 4,314.64 = 1,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.13/4,314.64 = 1,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.13x = 4,314.64 × 1,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.13x = 4,434,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,328.11/2,877.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.23

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