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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.77, 3,054.84 and 865.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.77, 3,054.84 and 865.71 is: 1,299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.77 : 3,054.84 = 865.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.77/3,054.84 = 865.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.77x = 3,054.84 × 865.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.77x = 2,644,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,605.54/2,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.07

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