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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.99, 3,041.03 and 858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.99, 3,041.03 and 858.54 is: 1,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.99 : 3,041.03 = 858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.99/3,041.03 = 858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.99x = 3,041.03 × 858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.99x = 2,610,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,841.60/2,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.77

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