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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.60, 3,047.70 and 861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.60, 3,047.70 and 861.60 is: 1,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.60 : 3,047.70 = 861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.60/3,047.70 = 861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.60x = 3,047.70 × 861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.60x = 2,625,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,898.32/2,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.53

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