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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.16, 2,798.85 and 1,144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.16, 2,798.85 and 1,144.25 is: 1,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.16 : 2,798.85 = 1,144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.16/2,798.85 = 1,144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.16x = 2,798.85 × 1,144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.16x = 3,202,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,584.11/2,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.06

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