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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.92, 3,864.48 and 844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.92, 3,864.48 and 844.56 is: 1,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.92 : 3,864.48 = 844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.92/3,864.48 = 844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.92x = 3,864.48 × 844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.92x = 3,263,785.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,785.23/2,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.04

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