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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.73, 3,046.39 and 1,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.73, 3,046.39 and 1,043.24 is: 1,565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.73 : 3,046.39 = 1,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.73/3,046.39 = 1,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.73x = 3,046.39 × 1,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.73x = 3,178,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,098.06/2,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.78

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