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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.86, 3,042.63 and 859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.86, 3,042.63 and 859.62 is: 1,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.86 : 3,042.63 = 859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.86/3,042.63 = 859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.86x = 3,042.63 × 859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.86x = 2,615,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,505.60/2,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.52

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