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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.30, 3,044.01 and 876.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.30, 3,044.01 and 876.38 is: 1,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.30 : 3,044.01 = 876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.30/3,044.01 = 876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.30x = 3,044.01 × 876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.30x = 2,667,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,709.48/2,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.95

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