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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.87, 3,763.77 and 843.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.87, 3,763.77 and 843.26 is: 1,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.87 : 3,763.77 = 843.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.87/3,763.77 = 843.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.87x = 3,763.77 × 843.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.87x = 3,173,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,835.88/2,508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.04

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