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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.51, 3,049.64 and 863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.51, 3,049.64 and 863.30 is: 1,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.51 : 3,049.64 = 863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.51/3,049.64 = 863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.51x = 3,049.64 × 863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.51x = 2,632,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,750.97/2,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.32

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