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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.33, 3,068.65 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.33, 3,068.65 and 876.75 is: 1,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.33 : 3,068.65 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.33/3,068.65 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.33x = 3,068.65 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.33x = 2,690,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,438.89/2,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.12

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