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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.76, 2,798.28 and 1,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.76, 2,798.28 and 1,283.35 is: 1,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.76 : 2,798.28 = 1,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.76/2,798.28 = 1,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.76x = 2,798.28 × 1,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.76x = 3,591,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,158.65/2,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.25

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