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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.29, 2,799.31 and 1,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.29, 2,799.31 and 1,144.13 is: 1,579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.29 : 2,799.31 = 1,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.29/2,799.31 = 1,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.29x = 2,799.31 × 1,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.29x = 3,202,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,759.84/2,028.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.04

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