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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.59, 3,449.50 and 2,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.59, 3,449.50 and 2,029.02 is: 2,798.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.59 : 3,449.50 = 2,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.59/3,449.50 = 2,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.59x = 3,449.50 × 2,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.59x = 6,999,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,104.49/2,500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.98

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