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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.24, 3,069.02 and 875.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.24, 3,069.02 and 875.10 is: 1,313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.24 : 3,069.02 = 875.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.24/3,069.02 = 875.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.24x = 3,069.02 × 875.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.24x = 2,685,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,699.40/2,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.15

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