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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.95, 3,038.81 and 855.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.95, 3,038.81 and 855.45 is: 1,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.95 : 3,038.81 = 855.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.95/3,038.81 = 855.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.95x = 3,038.81 × 855.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.95x = 2,599,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,545.74/2,025.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.13

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