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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.79, 3,045.29 and 859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.79, 3,045.29 and 859.19 is: 1,289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.79 : 3,045.29 = 859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.79/3,045.29 = 859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.79x = 3,045.29 × 859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.79x = 2,616,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,482.72/2,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.04

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