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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.96, 2,802.74 and 1,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.96, 2,802.74 and 1,099.46 is: 1,517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.96 : 2,802.74 = 1,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.96/2,802.74 = 1,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.96x = 2,802.74 × 1,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.96x = 3,081,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,498.53/2,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.26

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