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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.88, 3,016.64 and 856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.88, 3,016.64 and 856.64 is: 1,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.88 : 3,016.64 = 856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.88/3,016.64 = 856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.88x = 3,016.64 × 856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.88x = 2,584,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,174.49/2,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.10

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