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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.53, 2,799.37 and 1,097.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.53, 2,799.37 and 1,097.03 is: 1,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.53 : 2,799.37 = 1,097.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.53/2,799.37 = 1,097.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.53x = 2,799.37 × 1,097.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.53x = 3,070,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,992.87/2,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.90

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