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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.66, 3,865.71 and 846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.66, 3,865.71 and 846.50 is: 1,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.66 : 3,865.71 = 846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.66/3,865.71 = 846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.66x = 3,865.71 × 846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.66x = 3,272,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,299.95/2,576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.98

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