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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.38, 3,866.72 and 846.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.38, 3,866.72 and 846.02 is: 1,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.38 : 3,866.72 = 846.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.38/3,866.72 = 846.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.38x = 3,866.72 × 846.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.38x = 3,271,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,305.24/2,577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.24

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