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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.30, 3,029.79 and 1,046.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.30, 3,029.79 and 1,046.07 is: 1,569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.30 : 3,029.79 = 1,046.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.30/3,029.79 = 1,046.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.30x = 3,029.79 × 1,046.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.30x = 3,169,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,372.43/2,019.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.54

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