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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.98, 3,037.26 and 1,299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.98, 3,037.26 and 1,299.26 is: 1,944.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.98 : 3,037.26 = 1,299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.98/3,037.26 = 1,299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.98x = 3,037.26 × 1,299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.98x = 3,946,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,190.43/2,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.91

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