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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029, 2,798.94 and 1,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029, 2,798.94 and 1,364.71 is: 1,882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029 : 2,798.94 = 1,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029/2,798.94 = 1,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029x = 2,798.94 × 1,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029x = 3,819,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,741.41/2,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.57

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