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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.25, 3,864.38 and 844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.25, 3,864.38 and 844.88 is: 1,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.25 : 3,864.38 = 844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.25/3,864.38 = 844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.25x = 3,864.38 × 844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.25x = 3,264,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,913.83/2,576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.31

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