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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.57, 3,065.19 and 873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.57, 3,065.19 and 873.30 is: 1,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.57 : 3,065.19 = 873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.57/3,065.19 = 873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.57x = 3,065.19 × 873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.57x = 2,676,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,830.43/2,043.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.88

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