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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.24, 2,800.37 and 1,189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.24, 2,800.37 and 1,189.96 is: 1,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.24 : 2,800.37 = 1,189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.24/2,800.37 = 1,189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.24x = 2,800.37 × 1,189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.24x = 3,332,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,328.29/2,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.16

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