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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.32, 2,797.12 and 1,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.32, 2,797.12 and 1,472.48 is: 2,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.32 : 2,797.12 = 1,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.32/2,797.12 = 1,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.32x = 2,797.12 × 1,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.32x = 4,118,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,703.26/2,028.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.60

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