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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.55, 3,058.66 and 869.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.55, 3,058.66 and 869.53 is: 1,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.55 : 3,058.66 = 869.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.55/3,058.66 = 869.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.55x = 3,058.66 × 869.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.55x = 2,659,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,596.63/2,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.01

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