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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.66, 3,048.66 and 861.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.66, 3,048.66 and 861.57 is: 1,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.66 : 3,048.66 = 861.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.66/3,048.66 = 861.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.66x = 3,048.66 × 861.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.66x = 2,626,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,634.00/2,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.85

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