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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.95, 3,035.69 and 869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.95, 3,035.69 and 869.55 is: 1,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.95 : 3,035.69 = 869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.95/3,035.69 = 869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.95x = 3,035.69 × 869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.95x = 2,639,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,679.89/2,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.22

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