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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.74, 2,802.40 and 1,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.74, 2,802.40 and 1,099.24 is: 1,516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.74 : 2,802.40 = 1,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.74/2,802.40 = 1,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.74x = 2,802.40 × 1,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.74x = 3,080,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,500.42/2,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.94

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