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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.03, 3,066.73 and 875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.03, 3,066.73 and 875.59 is: 1,313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.03 : 3,066.73 = 875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.03/3,066.73 = 875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.03x = 3,066.73 × 875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.03x = 2,685,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,198.12/2,045.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.04

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