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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.23, 3,025.51 and 846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.23, 3,025.51 and 846.13 is: 1,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.23 : 3,025.51 = 846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.23/3,025.51 = 846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.23x = 3,025.51 × 846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.23x = 2,559,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,959.65/2,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.68

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