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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.92, 3,865.98 and 845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.92, 3,865.98 and 845.56 is: 1,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.92 : 3,865.98 = 845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.92/3,865.98 = 845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.92x = 3,865.98 × 845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.92x = 3,268,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,918.05/2,576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.54

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