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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.60, 3,025.44 and 845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.60, 3,025.44 and 845.97 is: 1,269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.60 : 3,025.44 = 845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.60/3,025.44 = 845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.60x = 3,025.44 × 845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.60x = 2,559,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,431.48/2,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.18

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