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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.93, 3,013.97 and 854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.93, 3,013.97 and 854.25 is: 1,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.93 : 3,013.97 = 854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.93/3,013.97 = 854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.93x = 3,013.97 × 854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.93x = 2,574,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,679.60/2,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.34

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