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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.06, 3,075.74 and 864.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.06, 3,075.74 and 864.72 is: 1,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.06 : 3,075.74 = 864.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.06/3,075.74 = 864.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.06x = 3,075.74 × 864.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.06x = 2,659,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,664.35/2,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.36

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