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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.86, 3,062.14 and 871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.86, 3,062.14 and 871.84 is: 1,307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.86 : 3,062.14 = 871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.86/3,062.14 = 871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.86x = 3,062.14 × 871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.86x = 2,669,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,696.14/2,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.48

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