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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.39, 2,798.55 and 1,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.39, 2,798.55 and 1,189.08 is: 1,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.39 : 2,798.55 = 1,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.39/2,798.55 = 1,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.39x = 2,798.55 × 1,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.39x = 3,327,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,699.83/2,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.56

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