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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.98, 2,799.24 and 1,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.98, 2,799.24 and 1,499.14 is: 2,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.98 : 2,799.24 = 1,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.98/2,799.24 = 1,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.98x = 2,799.24 × 1,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.98x = 4,196,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,431.16/2,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.25

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