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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.59, 2,802.13 and 1,657.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.59, 2,802.13 and 1,657.46 is: 2,288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.59 : 2,802.13 = 1,657.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.59/2,802.13 = 1,657.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.59x = 2,802.13 × 1,657.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.59x = 4,644,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,428.24/2,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.35

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