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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.85, 3,011.78 and 855.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.85, 3,011.78 and 855.85 is: 1,283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.85 : 3,011.78 = 855.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.85/3,011.78 = 855.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.85x = 3,011.78 × 855.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.85x = 2,577,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,627.63/2,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.78

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