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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.35, 3,048.24 and 877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.35, 3,048.24 and 877.10 is: 1,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.35 : 3,048.24 = 877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.35/3,048.24 = 877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.35x = 3,048.24 × 877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.35x = 2,673,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,591.68/2,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.17

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