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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.02, 3,051.54 and 865.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.02, 3,051.54 and 865.54 is: 1,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.02 : 3,051.54 = 865.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.02/3,051.54 = 865.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.02x = 3,051.54 × 865.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.02x = 2,641,229.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,229.93/2,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.25

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