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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.76, 3,579.18 and 846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.76, 3,579.18 and 846.76 is: 1,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.76 : 3,579.18 = 846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.76/3,579.18 = 846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.76x = 3,579.18 × 846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.76x = 3,030,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,706.46/2,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.33

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