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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.51, 3,062.43 and 873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.51, 3,062.43 and 873.27 is: 1,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.51 : 3,062.43 = 873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.51/3,062.43 = 873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.51x = 3,062.43 × 873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.51x = 2,674,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,328.25/2,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.34

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