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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.52, 3,866.32 and 846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.52, 3,866.32 and 846.08 is: 1,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.52 : 3,866.32 = 846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.52/3,866.32 = 846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.52x = 3,866.32 × 846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.52x = 3,271,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,216.03/2,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.13

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