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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.55, 3,035.75 and 854.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.55, 3,035.75 and 854.19 is: 1,280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.55 : 3,035.75 = 854.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.55/3,035.75 = 854.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.55x = 3,035.75 × 854.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.55x = 2,593,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,103.02/2,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.83

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