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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.15, 3,044.67 and 1,996.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.15, 3,044.67 and 1,996.39 is: 2,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.15 : 3,044.67 = 1,996.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.15/3,044.67 = 1,996.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.15x = 3,044.67 × 1,996.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.15x = 6,078,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,348.74/2,029.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.51

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