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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.66, 2,798.98 and 1,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.66, 2,798.98 and 1,357.46 is: 1,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.66 : 2,798.98 = 1,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.66/2,798.98 = 1,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.66x = 2,798.98 × 1,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.66x = 3,799,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,489.40/2,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.91

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