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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.76, 3,758.80 and 839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.76, 3,758.80 and 839.20 is: 1,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.76 : 3,758.80 = 839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.76/3,758.80 = 839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.76x = 3,758.80 × 839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.76x = 3,154,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,384.96/2,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.85

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