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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.25, 3,578.42 and 846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.25, 3,578.42 and 846.25 is: 1,269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.25 : 3,578.42 = 846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.25/3,578.42 = 846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.25x = 3,578.42 × 846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.25x = 3,028,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,237.93/2,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.57

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