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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.33, 3,902.35 and 845.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.33, 3,902.35 and 845.77 is: 1,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.33 : 3,902.35 = 845.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.33/3,902.35 = 845.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.33x = 3,902.35 × 845.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.33x = 3,300,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,490.56/2,601.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.77

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