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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.21, 3,051.01 and 863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.21, 3,051.01 and 863.14 is: 1,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.21 : 3,051.01 = 863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.21/3,051.01 = 863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.21x = 3,051.01 × 863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.21x = 2,633,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,433.52/2,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.21

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