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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.74, 3,037.32 and 1,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.74, 3,037.32 and 1,704.12 is: 2,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.74 : 3,037.32 = 1,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.74/3,037.32 = 1,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.74x = 3,037.32 × 1,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.74x = 5,175,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,957.76/2,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.06

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