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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.62, 2,801.99 and 1,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.62, 2,801.99 and 1,322.08 is: 1,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.62 : 2,801.99 = 1,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.62/2,801.99 = 1,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.62x = 2,801.99 × 1,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.62x = 3,704,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,454.94/2,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.20

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