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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.50, 3,044.25 and 876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.50, 3,044.25 and 876.06 is: 1,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.50 : 3,044.25 = 876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.50/3,044.25 = 876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.50x = 3,044.25 × 876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.50x = 2,666,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,945.66/2,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.09

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