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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.78, 3,098.26 and 1,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.78, 3,098.26 and 1,128.40 is: 1,693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.78 : 3,098.26 = 1,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.78/3,098.26 = 1,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.78x = 3,098.26 × 1,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.78x = 3,496,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,076.58/2,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.20

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