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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.76, 3,054.51 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.76, 3,054.51 and 868.32 is: 1,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.76 : 3,054.51 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.76/3,054.51 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.76x = 3,054.51 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.76x = 2,652,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,292.12/2,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.57

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