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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.95, 2,798.69 and 1,656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.95, 2,798.69 and 1,656.27 is: 2,283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.95 : 2,798.69 = 1,656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.95/2,798.69 = 1,656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.95x = 2,798.69 × 1,656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.95x = 4,635,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,378.00/2,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.49

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