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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.34, 3,866.28 and 846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.34, 3,866.28 and 846.28 is: 1,269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.34 : 3,866.28 = 846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.34/3,866.28 = 846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.34x = 3,866.28 × 846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.34x = 3,271,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,955.44/2,577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.51

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