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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.54, 3,050.37 and 879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.54, 3,050.37 and 879.32 is: 1,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.54 : 3,050.37 = 879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.54/3,050.37 = 879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.54x = 3,050.37 × 879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.54x = 2,682,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,251.35/2,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.01

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