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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.73, 3,041.75 and 1,139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.73, 3,041.75 and 1,139.46 is: 1,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.73 : 3,041.75 = 1,139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.73/3,041.75 = 1,139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.73x = 3,041.75 × 1,139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.73x = 3,465,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,946.76/2,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.59

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