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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.96, 2,802.05 and 1,716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.96, 2,802.05 and 1,716.90 is: 2,369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.96 : 2,802.05 = 1,716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.96/2,802.05 = 1,716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.96x = 2,802.05 × 1,716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.96x = 4,810,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,839.65/2,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.92

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