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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.35, 2,800.47 and 1,097.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.35, 2,800.47 and 1,097.85 is: 1,515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.35 : 2,800.47 = 1,097.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.35/2,800.47 = 1,097.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.35x = 2,800.47 × 1,097.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.35x = 3,074,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,495.99/2,029.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.02

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