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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.19, 3,051.69 and 864.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.19, 3,051.69 and 864.19 is: 1,296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.19 : 3,051.69 = 864.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.19/3,051.69 = 864.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.19x = 3,051.69 × 864.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.19x = 2,637,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,239.98/2,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.46

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