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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.24, 3,033.60 and 868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.24, 3,033.60 and 868 is: 1,301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.24 : 3,033.60 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.24/3,033.60 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.24x = 3,033.60 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.24x = 2,633,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,164.80/2,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.46

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