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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.68, 2,802.33 and 1,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.68, 2,802.33 and 1,099.18 is: 1,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.68 : 2,802.33 = 1,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.68/2,802.33 = 1,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.68x = 2,802.33 × 1,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.68x = 3,080,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,245.58/2,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.86

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