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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576, 3,864 and 844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576, 3,864 and 844.80 is: 1,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576 : 3,864 = 844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576/3,864 = 844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576x = 3,864 × 844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576x = 3,264,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,307.20/2,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.20

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