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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.25, 3,045.53 and 876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.25, 3,045.53 and 876 is: 1,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.25 : 3,045.53 = 876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.25/3,045.53 = 876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.25x = 3,045.53 × 876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.25x = 2,667,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,879.90/2,030.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.06

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