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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.17, 2,798.96 and 1,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.17, 2,798.96 and 1,144.04 is: 1,578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.17 : 2,798.96 = 1,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.17/2,798.96 = 1,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.17x = 2,798.96 × 1,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.17x = 3,202,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,102.48/2,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.82

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