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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.90, 3,036.72 and 855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.90, 3,036.72 and 855.66 is: 1,282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.90 : 3,036.72 = 855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.90/3,036.72 = 855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.90x = 3,036.72 × 855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.90x = 2,598,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,399.84/2,025.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.59

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