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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.81, 3,051.26 and 863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.81, 3,051.26 and 863.23 is: 1,295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.81 : 3,051.26 = 863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.81/3,051.26 = 863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.81x = 3,051.26 × 863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.81x = 2,633,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,919.60/2,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.07

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