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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.76, 2,799.67 and 1,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.76, 2,799.67 and 1,097.26 is: 1,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.76 : 2,799.67 = 1,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.76/2,799.67 = 1,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.76x = 2,799.67 × 1,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.76x = 3,071,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,965.90/2,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.21

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