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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.87, 2,799.84 and 1,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.87, 2,799.84 and 1,097.37 is: 1,514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.87 : 2,799.84 = 1,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.87/2,799.84 = 1,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.87x = 2,799.84 × 1,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.87x = 3,072,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,464.54/2,028.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.37

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