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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.34, 3,036.09 and 869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.34, 3,036.09 and 869.18 is: 1,304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.34 : 3,036.09 = 869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.34/3,036.09 = 869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.34x = 3,036.09 × 869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.34x = 2,638,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,908.71/2,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.23

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