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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.85, 2,799.81 and 1,097.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.85, 2,799.81 and 1,097.35 is: 1,514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.85 : 2,799.81 = 1,097.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.85/2,799.81 = 1,097.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.85x = 2,799.81 × 1,097.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.85x = 3,072,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,382.62/2,028.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.34

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