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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.44, 2,798.12 and 1,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.44, 2,798.12 and 1,693.52 is: 2,334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.44 : 2,798.12 = 1,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.44/2,798.12 = 1,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.44x = 2,798.12 × 1,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.44x = 4,738,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,672.18/2,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.97

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