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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.75, 3,048.50 and 862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.75, 3,048.50 and 862.73 is: 1,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.75 : 3,048.50 = 862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.75/3,048.50 = 862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.75x = 3,048.50 × 862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.75x = 2,630,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,032.41/2,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.83

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