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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.31, 2,800.73 and 1,190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.31, 2,800.73 and 1,190.36 is: 1,642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.31 : 2,800.73 = 1,190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.31/2,800.73 = 1,190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.31x = 2,800.73 × 1,190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.31x = 3,333,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,865.94/2,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.85

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