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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.55, 3,050.46 and 864.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.55, 3,050.46 and 864.09 is: 1,296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.55 : 3,050.46 = 864.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.55/3,050.46 = 864.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.55x = 3,050.46 × 864.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.55x = 2,635,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,871.98/2,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.19

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