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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.93, 3,063.03 and 871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.93, 3,063.03 and 871.28 is: 1,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.93 : 3,063.03 = 871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.93/3,063.03 = 871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.93x = 3,063.03 × 871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.93x = 2,668,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,756.78/2,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.98

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