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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.78, 3,041.09 and 1,443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.78, 3,041.09 and 1,443.91 is: 2,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.78 : 3,041.09 = 1,443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.78/3,041.09 = 1,443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.78x = 3,041.09 × 1,443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.78x = 4,391,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,060.26/2,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.32

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