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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.74, 3,045.36 and 1,055.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.74, 3,045.36 and 1,055.22 is: 1,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.74 : 3,045.36 = 1,055.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.74/3,045.36 = 1,055.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.74x = 3,045.36 × 1,055.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.74x = 3,213,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,524.78/2,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.22

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