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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.59, 3,050.77 and 863.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.59, 3,050.77 and 863.58 is: 1,295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.59 : 3,050.77 = 863.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.59/3,050.77 = 863.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.59x = 3,050.77 × 863.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.59x = 2,634,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,583.96/2,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.54

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