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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.78, 3,043.17 and 1,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.78, 3,043.17 and 1,055.16 is: 1,582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.78 : 3,043.17 = 1,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.78/3,043.17 = 1,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.78x = 3,043.17 × 1,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.78x = 3,211,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,031.26/2,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.74

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