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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.17, 2,798.87 and 1,143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.17, 2,798.87 and 1,143.97 is: 1,578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.17 : 2,798.87 = 1,143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.17/2,798.87 = 1,143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.17x = 2,798.87 × 1,143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.17x = 3,201,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,814.89/2,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.68

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