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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.82, 2,799.56 and 1,497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.82, 2,799.56 and 1,497.99 is: 2,067.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.82 : 2,799.56 = 1,497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.82/2,799.56 = 1,497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.82x = 2,799.56 × 1,497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.82x = 4,193,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,705.39/2,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.07

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