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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.30, 3,044.80 and 1,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.30, 3,044.80 and 1,105.50 is: 1,658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.30 : 3,044.80 = 1,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.30/3,044.80 = 1,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.30x = 3,044.80 × 1,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.30x = 3,366,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,026.40/2,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.71

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