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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.93, 3,048.48 and 862.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.93, 3,048.48 and 862.43 is: 1,293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.93 : 3,048.48 = 862.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.93/3,048.48 = 862.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.93x = 3,048.48 × 862.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.93x = 2,629,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,085.36/2,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.89

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