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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.92, 3,044.30 and 859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.92, 3,044.30 and 859.24 is: 1,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.92 : 3,044.30 = 859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.92/3,044.30 = 859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.92x = 3,044.30 × 859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.92x = 2,615,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,784.33/2,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.25

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