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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.85, 3,625.74 and 856.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.85, 3,625.74 and 856.68 is: 1,285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.85 : 3,625.74 = 856.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.85/3,625.74 = 856.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.85x = 3,625.74 × 856.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.85x = 3,106,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,078.67/2,416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.18

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