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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.80, 6,327.90 and 2,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.80, 6,327.90 and 2,577.04 is: 3,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.80 : 6,327.90 = 2,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.80/6,327.90 = 2,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.80x = 6,327.90 × 2,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.80x = 16,307,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307,251.42/4,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.55

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