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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.40, 2,802.12 and 1,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.40, 2,802.12 and 1,783.64 is: 2,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.40 : 2,802.12 = 1,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.40/2,802.12 = 1,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.40x = 2,802.12 × 1,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.40x = 4,997,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,973.32/2,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.78

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