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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.44, 3,069.81 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.44, 3,069.81 and 875.30 is: 1,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.44 : 3,069.81 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.44/3,069.81 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.44x = 3,069.81 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.44x = 2,687,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,004.69/2,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.01

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