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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.68, 3,043.08 and 1,589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.68, 3,043.08 and 1,589.52 is: 2,384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.68 : 3,043.08 = 1,589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.68/3,043.08 = 1,589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.68x = 3,043.08 × 1,589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.68x = 4,837,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,036.52/2,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.33

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