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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.53, 2,799.30 and 1,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.53, 2,799.30 and 1,320.06 is: 1,820.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.53 : 2,799.30 = 1,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.53/2,799.30 = 1,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.53x = 2,799.30 × 1,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.53x = 3,695,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,243.96/2,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.74

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