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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.35, 2,799.07 and 1,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.35, 2,799.07 and 1,132.12 is: 1,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.35 : 2,799.07 = 1,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.35/2,799.07 = 1,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.35x = 2,799.07 × 1,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.35x = 3,168,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,863.47/2,028.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.29

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