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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.63, 2,799.26 and 1,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.63, 2,799.26 and 1,132.16 is: 1,562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.63 : 2,799.26 = 1,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.63/2,799.26 = 1,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.63x = 2,799.26 × 1,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.63x = 3,169,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,190.54/2,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.23

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