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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.90, 3,054.40 and 865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.90, 3,054.40 and 865.96 is: 1,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.90 : 3,054.40 = 865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.90/3,054.40 = 865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.90x = 3,054.40 × 865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.90x = 2,644,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,988.22/2,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.17

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