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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.64, 3,034.58 and 1,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.64, 3,034.58 and 1,792 is: 2,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.64 : 3,034.58 = 1,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.64/3,034.58 = 1,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.64x = 3,034.58 × 1,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.64x = 5,437,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,967.36/2,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.88

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