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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.75, 3,053 and 865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.75, 3,053 and 865.73 is: 1,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.75 : 3,053 = 865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.75/3,053 = 865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.75x = 3,053 × 865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.75x = 2,643,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,073.69/2,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.33

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