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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.56, 3,576.96 and 845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.56, 3,576.96 and 845.76 is: 1,267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.56 : 3,576.96 = 845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.56/3,576.96 = 845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.56x = 3,576.96 × 845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.56x = 3,025,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,249.69/2,386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.62

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