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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.69, 2,799.89 and 1,903.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.69, 2,799.89 and 1,903.61 is: 2,627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.69 : 2,799.89 = 1,903.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.69/2,799.89 = 1,903.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.69x = 2,799.89 × 1,903.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.69x = 5,329,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,875.09/2,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.25

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