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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.67, 3,049.90 and 863.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.67, 3,049.90 and 863.65 is: 1,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.67 : 3,049.90 = 863.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.67/3,049.90 = 863.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.67x = 3,049.90 × 863.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.67x = 2,634,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,046.14/2,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.22

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