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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.95, 3,068.18 and 876.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.95, 3,068.18 and 876.03 is: 1,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.95 : 3,068.18 = 876.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.95/3,068.18 = 876.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.95x = 3,068.18 × 876.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.95x = 2,687,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,819.92/2,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.73

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