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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.25, 3,069.09 and 875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.25, 3,069.09 and 875.21 is: 1,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.25 : 3,069.09 = 875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.25/3,069.09 = 875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.25x = 3,069.09 × 875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.25x = 2,686,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,082.91/2,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.33

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