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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.77, 2,799.71 and 1,189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.77, 2,799.71 and 1,189.31 is: 1,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.77 : 2,799.71 = 1,189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.77/2,799.71 = 1,189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.77x = 2,799.71 × 1,189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.77x = 3,329,723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,723.10/2,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.25

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