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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.91, 2,799.87 and 1,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.91, 2,799.87 and 1,243 is: 1,715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.91 : 2,799.87 = 1,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.91/2,799.87 = 1,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.91x = 2,799.87 × 1,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.91x = 3,480,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,238.41/2,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.32

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