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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.26, 3,063.98 and 873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.26, 3,063.98 and 873.92 is: 1,309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.26 : 3,063.98 = 873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.26/3,063.98 = 873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.26x = 3,063.98 × 873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.26x = 2,677,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,653.71/2,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.84

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