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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.99, 3,065.65 and 872.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.99, 3,065.65 and 872.85 is: 1,309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.99 : 3,065.65 = 872.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.99/3,065.65 = 872.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.99x = 3,065.65 × 872.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.99x = 2,675,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,850.42/2,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.77

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