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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.26, 3,036.90 and 1,052.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.26, 3,036.90 and 1,052.31 is: 1,575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.26 : 3,036.90 = 1,052.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.26/3,036.90 = 1,052.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.26x = 3,036.90 × 1,052.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.26x = 3,195,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,760.24/2,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.62

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