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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.90, 2,797.58 and 1,505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.90, 2,797.58 and 1,505.02 is: 2,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.90 : 2,797.58 = 1,505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.90/2,797.58 = 1,505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.90x = 2,797.58 × 1,505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.90x = 4,210,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,413.85/2,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.20

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