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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.95, 3,043.26 and 858.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.95, 3,043.26 and 858.90 is: 1,288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.95 : 3,043.26 = 858.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.95/3,043.26 = 858.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.95x = 3,043.26 × 858.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.95x = 2,613,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,856.01/2,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.28

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