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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.18, 2,798.73 and 1,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.18, 2,798.73 and 1,242.12 is: 1,714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.18 : 2,798.73 = 1,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.18/2,798.73 = 1,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.18x = 2,798.73 × 1,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.18x = 3,476,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,358.51/2,028.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.03

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