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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.80, 2,799.84 and 1,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.80, 2,799.84 and 1,283.52 is: 1,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.80 : 2,799.84 = 1,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.80/2,799.84 = 1,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.80x = 2,799.84 × 1,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.80x = 3,593,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,650.64/2,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.45

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