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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.72, 3,864.14 and 844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.72, 3,864.14 and 844.28 is: 1,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.72 : 3,864.14 = 844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.72/3,864.14 = 844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.72x = 3,864.14 × 844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.72x = 3,262,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,416.12/2,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.60

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