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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.15, 3,044.96 and 860.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.15, 3,044.96 and 860.63 is: 1,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.15 : 3,044.96 = 860.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.15/3,044.96 = 860.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.15x = 3,044.96 × 860.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.15x = 2,620,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,567.62/2,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.83

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