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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.96, 3,043.43 and 1,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.96, 3,043.43 and 1,162.66 is: 1,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.96 : 3,043.43 = 1,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.96/3,043.43 = 1,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.96x = 3,043.43 × 1,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.96x = 3,538,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,474.32/2,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.98

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