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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.49, 3,064.61 and 872.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.49, 3,064.61 and 872.75 is: 1,309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.49 : 3,064.61 = 872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.49/3,064.61 = 872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.49x = 3,064.61 × 872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.49x = 2,674,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,637.15/2,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.50

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