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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.97, 3,030.26 and 1,783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.97, 3,030.26 and 1,783.93 is: 2,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.97 : 3,030.26 = 1,783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.97/3,030.26 = 1,783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.97x = 3,030.26 × 1,783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.97x = 5,405,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,747.65/2,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.98

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