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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.76, 3,767.86 and 845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.76, 3,767.86 and 845.80 is: 1,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.76 : 3,767.86 = 845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.76/3,767.86 = 845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.76x = 3,767.86 × 845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.76x = 3,186,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,855.99/2,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.77

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