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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.50, 2,798.92 and 1,556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.50, 2,798.92 and 1,556.94 is: 2,148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.50 : 2,798.92 = 1,556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.50/2,798.92 = 1,556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.50x = 2,798.92 × 1,556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.50x = 4,357,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,750.50/2,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.26

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