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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.51, 3,058.55 and 868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.51, 3,058.55 and 868.75 is: 1,303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.51 : 3,058.55 = 868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.51/3,058.55 = 868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.51x = 3,058.55 × 868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.51x = 2,657,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,115.31/2,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.46

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