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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.92, 3,028.64 and 1,142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.92, 3,028.64 and 1,142.04 is: 1,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.92 : 3,028.64 = 1,142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.92/3,028.64 = 1,142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.92x = 3,028.64 × 1,142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.92x = 3,458,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,828.03/2,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.36

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