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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.62, 3,014.99 and 854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.62, 3,014.99 and 854.94 is: 1,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.62 : 3,014.99 = 854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.62/3,014.99 = 854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.62x = 3,014.99 × 854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.62x = 2,577,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,635.55/2,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.37

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