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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.96, 3,867.21 and 846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.96, 3,867.21 and 846.59 is: 1,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.96 : 3,867.21 = 846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.96/3,867.21 = 846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.96x = 3,867.21 × 846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.96x = 3,273,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,921.98/2,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.97

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