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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.68, 2,799.31 and 1,132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.68, 2,799.31 and 1,132.31 is: 1,562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.68 : 2,799.31 = 1,132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.68/2,799.31 = 1,132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.68x = 2,799.31 × 1,132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.68x = 3,169,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,693.00/2,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.44

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