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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.52, 3,045.36 and 875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.52, 3,045.36 and 875 is: 1,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.52 : 3,045.36 = 875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.52/3,045.36 = 875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.52x = 3,045.36 × 875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.52x = 2,664,690
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,690/2,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.97

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