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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.13, 2,798.74 and 1,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.13, 2,798.74 and 1,143.88 is: 1,578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.13 : 2,798.74 = 1,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.13/2,798.74 = 1,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.13x = 2,798.74 × 1,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.13x = 3,201,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,422.71/2,028.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.51

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