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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.99, 3,381.98 and 2,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.99, 3,381.98 and 2,029.20 is: 3,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.99 : 3,381.98 = 2,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.99/3,381.98 = 2,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.99x = 3,381.98 × 2,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.99x = 6,862,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,703.67/2,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.91

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