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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.16, 2,799.68 and 1,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.16, 2,799.68 and 1,273.60 is: 1,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.16 : 2,799.68 = 1,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.16/2,799.68 = 1,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.16x = 2,799.68 × 1,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.16x = 3,565,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,672.45/2,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.22

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