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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.04, 3,054.92 and 867.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.04, 3,054.92 and 867.03 is: 1,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.04 : 3,054.92 = 867.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.04/3,054.92 = 867.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.04x = 3,054.92 × 867.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.04x = 2,648,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,709.46/2,037.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.28

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