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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.02, 3,915.91 and 855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.02, 3,915.91 and 855.11 is: 1,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.02 : 3,915.91 = 855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.02/3,915.91 = 855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.02x = 3,915.91 × 855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.02x = 3,348,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,533.80/2,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.95

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