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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.45, 3,053.76 and 866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.45, 3,053.76 and 866.71 is: 1,299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.45 : 3,053.76 = 866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.45/3,053.76 = 866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.45x = 3,053.76 × 866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.45x = 2,646,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,724.33/2,037.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.04

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