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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.76, 3,916.52 and 855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.76, 3,916.52 and 855.16 is: 1,282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.76 : 3,916.52 = 855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.76/3,916.52 = 855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.76x = 3,916.52 × 855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.76x = 3,349,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,251.24/2,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.86

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