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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.80, 2,799.76 and 1,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.80, 2,799.76 and 1,120.34 is: 1,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.80 : 2,799.76 = 1,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.80/2,799.76 = 1,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.80x = 2,799.76 × 1,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.80x = 3,136,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,683.12/2,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.08

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