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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.38, 2,799.16 and 1,096.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.38, 2,799.16 and 1,096.88 is: 1,513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.38 : 2,799.16 = 1,096.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.38/2,799.16 = 1,096.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.38x = 2,799.16 × 1,096.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.38x = 3,070,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,325.88/2,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.69

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