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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.44, 3,054.44 and 868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.44, 3,054.44 and 868.34 is: 1,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.44 : 3,054.44 = 868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.44/3,054.44 = 868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.44x = 3,054.44 × 868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.44x = 2,652,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,292.43/2,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.78

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