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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.05, 2,800.19 and 1,232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.05, 2,800.19 and 1,232.38 is: 1,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.05 : 2,800.19 = 1,232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.05/2,800.19 = 1,232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.05x = 2,800.19 × 1,232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.05x = 3,450,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,898.15/2,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.75

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