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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.03, 3,068.23 and 876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.03, 3,068.23 and 876.59 is: 1,314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.03 : 3,068.23 = 876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.03/3,068.23 = 876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.03x = 3,068.23 × 876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.03x = 2,689,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,579.74/2,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.54

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