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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.23, 2,798.92 and 1,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.23, 2,798.92 and 1,143.91 is: 1,578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.23 : 2,798.92 = 1,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.23/2,798.92 = 1,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.23x = 2,798.92 × 1,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.23x = 3,201,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,712.58/2,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.57

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