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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.04, 3,043.56 and 1,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.04, 3,043.56 and 1,161.50 is: 1,742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.04 : 3,043.56 = 1,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.04/3,043.56 = 1,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.04x = 3,043.56 × 1,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.04x = 3,535,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,094.94/2,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.25

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