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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.03, 3,864.69 and 845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.03, 3,864.69 and 845.25 is: 1,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.03 : 3,864.69 = 845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.03/3,864.69 = 845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.03x = 3,864.69 × 845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.03x = 3,266,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,629.22/2,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.59

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