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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.62, 3,051.03 and 865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.62, 3,051.03 and 865.26 is: 1,296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.62 : 3,051.03 = 865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.62/3,051.03 = 865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.62x = 3,051.03 × 865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.62x = 2,639,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,934.22/2,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.87

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