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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.20, 2,798.88 and 1,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.20, 2,798.88 and 1,243.62 is: 1,715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.20 : 2,798.88 = 1,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.20/2,798.88 = 1,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.20x = 2,798.88 × 1,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.20x = 3,480,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,743.15/2,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.33

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