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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.57, 2,799.42 and 1,097.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.57, 2,799.42 and 1,097.07 is: 1,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.57 : 2,799.42 = 1,097.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.57/2,799.42 = 1,097.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.57x = 2,799.42 × 1,097.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.57x = 3,071,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,159.70/2,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.95

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