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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,054.58 and 866.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,054.58 and 866.12 is: 1,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,054.58 = 866.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,054.58 = 866.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,054.58 × 866.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 2,645,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,632.83/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.52

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