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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.81, 3,050.64 and 863.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.81, 3,050.64 and 863.06 is: 1,294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.81 : 3,050.64 = 863.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.81/3,050.64 = 863.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.81x = 3,050.64 × 863.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.81x = 2,632,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,865.79/2,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.55

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