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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.66, 3,024.27 and 1,811.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.66, 3,024.27 and 1,811.57 is: 2,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.66 : 3,024.27 = 1,811.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.66/3,024.27 = 1,811.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.66x = 3,024.27 × 1,811.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.66x = 5,478,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,661.68/2,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.30

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