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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.19, 3,080.05 and 866.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.19, 3,080.05 and 866.81 is: 1,299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.19 : 3,080.05 = 866.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.19/3,080.05 = 866.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.19x = 3,080.05 × 866.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.19x = 2,669,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,818.14/2,054.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.69

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