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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029, 3,045.12 and 1,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029, 3,045.12 and 1,055.40 is: 1,583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029 : 3,045.12 = 1,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029/3,045.12 = 1,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029x = 3,045.12 × 1,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029x = 3,213,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,819.65/2,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.94

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