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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.90, 2,798.70 and 1,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.90, 2,798.70 and 1,366.66 is: 1,885.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.90 : 2,798.70 = 1,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.90/2,798.70 = 1,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.90x = 2,798.70 × 1,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.90x = 3,824,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,871.34/2,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.19

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