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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.44, 3,044.03 and 877.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.44, 3,044.03 and 877.00 is: 1,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.44 : 3,044.03 = 877.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.44/3,044.03 = 877.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.44x = 3,044.03 × 877.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.44x = 2,669,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,599.09/2,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.79

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