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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.60, 3,012.90 and 856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.60, 3,012.90 and 856.60 is: 1,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.60 : 3,012.90 = 856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.60/3,012.90 = 856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.60x = 3,012.90 × 856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.60x = 2,580,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,850.14/2,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.90

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