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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.36, 3,041.88 and 859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.36, 3,041.88 and 859.12 is: 1,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.36 : 3,041.88 = 859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.36/3,041.88 = 859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.36x = 3,041.88 × 859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.36x = 2,613,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,339.95/2,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.77

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