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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.84, 3,035.34 and 868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.84, 3,035.34 and 868.52 is: 1,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.84 : 3,035.34 = 868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.84/3,035.34 = 868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.84x = 3,035.34 × 868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.84x = 2,636,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,253.50/2,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.24

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