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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.50, 3,866.25 and 846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.50, 3,866.25 and 846.13 is: 1,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.50 : 3,866.25 = 846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.50/3,866.25 = 846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.50x = 3,866.25 × 846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.50x = 3,271,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,330.78/2,577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.19

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