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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.69, 3,025.07 and 846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.69, 3,025.07 and 846.71 is: 1,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.69 : 3,025.07 = 846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.69/3,025.07 = 846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.69x = 3,025.07 × 846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.69x = 2,561,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,357.02/2,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.08

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