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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.60, 3,006.52 and 851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.60, 3,006.52 and 851.16 is: 1,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.60 : 3,006.52 = 851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.60/3,006.52 = 851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.60x = 3,006.52 × 851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.60x = 2,559,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,029.56/2,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.58

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