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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.99, 3,039.55 and 1,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.99, 3,039.55 and 1,333.56 is: 1,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.99 : 3,039.55 = 1,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.99/3,039.55 = 1,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.99x = 3,039.55 × 1,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.99x = 4,053,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,430.36/2,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.75

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