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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.23, 3,044.93 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.23, 3,044.93 and 875.07 is: 1,313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.23 : 3,044.93 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.23/3,044.93 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.23x = 3,044.93 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.23x = 2,664,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,522.52/2,029.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.07

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