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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.33, 2,799.79 and 1,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.33, 2,799.79 and 1,243.36 is: 1,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.33 : 2,799.79 = 1,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.33/2,799.79 = 1,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.33x = 2,799.79 × 1,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.33x = 3,481,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,146.89/2,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.42

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