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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.35, 2,799.06 and 1,132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.35, 2,799.06 and 1,132.11 is: 1,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.35 : 2,799.06 = 1,132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.35/2,799.06 = 1,132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.35x = 2,799.06 × 1,132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.35x = 3,168,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,843.82/2,028.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.28

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