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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.36, 3,057.94 and 868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.36, 3,057.94 and 868.34 is: 1,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.36 : 3,057.94 = 868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.36/3,057.94 = 868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.36x = 3,057.94 × 868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.36x = 2,655,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,327.28/2,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.68

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