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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.70, 2,799.62 and 1,282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.70, 2,799.62 and 1,282.98 is: 1,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.70 : 2,799.62 = 1,282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.70/2,799.62 = 1,282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.70x = 2,799.62 × 1,282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.70x = 3,591,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,856.47/2,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.52

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