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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.60, 2,797.65 and 1,860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.60, 2,797.65 and 1,860.13 is: 2,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.60 : 2,797.65 = 1,860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.60/2,797.65 = 1,860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.60x = 2,797.65 × 1,860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.60x = 5,203,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,992.69/2,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.05

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