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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.36, 3,035.88 and 855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.36, 3,035.88 and 855.12 is: 1,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.36 : 3,035.88 = 855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.36/3,035.88 = 855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.36x = 3,035.88 × 855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.36x = 2,596,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,041.71/2,025.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.77

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