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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.02, 3,060.03 and 885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.02, 3,060.03 and 885.50 is: 1,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.02 : 3,060.03 = 885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.02/3,060.03 = 885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.02x = 3,060.03 × 885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.02x = 2,709,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,656.57/2,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.25

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