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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.88, 3,024.66 and 846.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.88, 3,024.66 and 846.10 is: 1,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.88 : 3,024.66 = 846.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.88/3,024.66 = 846.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.88x = 3,024.66 × 846.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.88x = 2,559,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,164.83/2,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.50

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