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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.86, 2,803.41 and 1,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.86, 2,803.41 and 1,401.30 is: 1,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.86 : 2,803.41 = 1,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.86/2,803.41 = 1,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.86x = 2,803.41 × 1,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.86x = 3,928,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,418.43/2,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.31

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