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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.74, 2,798.46 and 1,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.74, 2,798.46 and 1,674.42 is: 2,308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.74 : 2,798.46 = 1,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.74/2,798.46 = 1,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.74x = 2,798.46 × 1,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.74x = 4,685,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,797.39/2,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.57

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