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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.04, 3,016.56 and 855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.04, 3,016.56 and 855.20 is: 1,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.04 : 3,016.56 = 855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.04/3,016.56 = 855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.04x = 3,016.56 × 855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.04x = 2,579,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,762.11/2,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.80

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