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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.10, 3,026.32 and 1,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.10, 3,026.32 and 1,994 is: 2,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.10 : 3,026.32 = 1,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.10/3,026.32 = 1,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.10x = 3,026.32 × 1,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.10x = 6,034,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,482.08/2,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.97

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