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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.88, 3,029.73 and 833.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.88, 3,029.73 and 833.77 is: 1,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.88 : 3,029.73 = 833.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.88/3,029.73 = 833.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.88x = 3,029.73 × 833.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.88x = 2,526,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,097.98/2,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.62

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