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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.51, 2,797.94 and 1,283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.51, 2,797.94 and 1,283.10 is: 1,768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.51 : 2,797.94 = 1,283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.51/2,797.94 = 1,283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.51x = 2,797.94 × 1,283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.51x = 3,590,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,016.41/2,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.91

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