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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.29, 2,803.19 and 1,099.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.29, 2,803.19 and 1,099.79 is: 1,517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.29 : 2,803.19 = 1,099.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.29/2,803.19 = 1,099.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.29x = 2,803.19 × 1,099.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.29x = 3,082,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,900.82/2,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.71

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