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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.46, 2,800.66 and 1,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.46, 2,800.66 and 1,097.96 is: 1,515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.46 : 2,800.66 = 1,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.46/2,800.66 = 1,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.46x = 2,800.66 × 1,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.46x = 3,075,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,012.65/2,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.19

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