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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.16, 3,041.03 and 1,798.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.16, 3,041.03 and 1,798.31 is: 2,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.16 : 3,041.03 = 1,798.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.16/3,041.03 = 1,798.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.16x = 3,041.03 × 1,798.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.16x = 5,468,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468,690.46/2,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.06

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