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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.52, 4,201.92 and 2,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.52, 4,201.92 and 2,029.44 is: 3,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.52 : 4,201.92 = 2,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.52/4,201.92 = 2,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.52x = 4,201.92 × 2,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.52x = 8,527,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,544.52/2,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.43

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