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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.24, 3,044.10 and 875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.24, 3,044.10 and 875 is: 1,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.24 : 3,044.10 = 875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.24/3,044.10 = 875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.24x = 3,044.10 × 875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.24x = 2,663,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,587.50/2,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.96

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