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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.88, 3,018.14 and 857.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.88, 3,018.14 and 857.64 is: 1,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.88 : 3,018.14 = 857.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.88/3,018.14 = 857.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.88x = 3,018.14 × 857.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.88x = 2,588,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,477.59/2,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.60

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