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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,867.52, 5,803.98 and 1,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,867.52, 5,803.98 and 1,677.76 is: 2,517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,867.52 : 5,803.98 = 1,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,867.52/5,803.98 = 1,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,867.52x = 5,803.98 × 1,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,867.52x = 9,737,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,685.48/3,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.81

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