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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.04, 3,050.18 and 862.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.04, 3,050.18 and 862.43 is: 1,293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.04 : 3,050.18 = 862.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.04/3,050.18 = 862.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.04x = 3,050.18 × 862.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.04x = 2,630,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,566.74/2,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.91

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