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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.40, 3,050.28 and 864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.40, 3,050.28 and 864.44 is: 1,295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.40 : 3,050.28 = 864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.40/3,050.28 = 864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.40x = 3,050.28 × 864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.40x = 2,636,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,784.04/2,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.46

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