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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.65, 3,016.50 and 840.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.65, 3,016.50 and 840.27 is: 1,260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.65 : 3,016.50 = 840.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.65/3,016.50 = 840.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.65x = 3,016.50 × 840.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.65x = 2,534,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,674.46/2,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.63

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