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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.06, 3,050.27 and 863.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.06, 3,050.27 and 863.01 is: 1,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.06 : 3,050.27 = 863.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.06/3,050.27 = 863.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.06x = 3,050.27 × 863.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.06x = 2,632,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,409.20/2,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.80

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