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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.50, 3,043.14 and 1,196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.50, 3,043.14 and 1,196.85 is: 1,794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.50 : 3,043.14 = 1,196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.50/3,043.14 = 1,196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.50x = 3,043.14 × 1,196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.50x = 3,642,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,182.11/2,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.62

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