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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.39, 3,068.10 and 874.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.39, 3,068.10 and 874.41 is: 1,311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.39 : 3,068.10 = 874.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.39/3,068.10 = 874.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.39x = 3,068.10 × 874.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.39x = 2,682,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,759.79/2,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.61

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