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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.44, 3,053.61 and 865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.44, 3,053.61 and 865.44 is: 1,298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.44 : 3,053.61 = 865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.44/3,053.61 = 865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.44x = 3,053.61 × 865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.44x = 2,642,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,716.24/2,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.35

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