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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.15, 3,025.39 and 846.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.15, 3,025.39 and 846.05 is: 1,269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.15 : 3,025.39 = 846.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.15/3,025.39 = 846.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.15x = 3,025.39 × 846.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.15x = 2,559,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,613.97/2,016.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.56

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