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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.06, 2,797.23 and 1,439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.06, 2,797.23 and 1,439.38 is: 1,984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.06 : 2,797.23 = 1,439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.06/2,797.23 = 1,439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.06x = 2,797.23 × 1,439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.06x = 4,026,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,276.92/2,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.31

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