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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.06, 3,025.25 and 845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.06, 3,025.25 and 845.96 is: 1,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.06 : 3,025.25 = 845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.06/3,025.25 = 845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.06x = 3,025.25 × 845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.06x = 2,559,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,225.36/2,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.42

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