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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.04, 3,037.20 and 1,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.04, 3,037.20 and 1,159.72 is: 1,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.04 : 3,037.20 = 1,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.04/3,037.20 = 1,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.04x = 3,037.20 × 1,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.04x = 3,522,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,301.58/2,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.80

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