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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.59, 3,037.08 and 855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.59, 3,037.08 and 855.27 is: 1,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.59 : 3,037.08 = 855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.59/3,037.08 = 855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.59x = 3,037.08 × 855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.59x = 2,597,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,523.41/2,025.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.35

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