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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.34, 2,798.98 and 1,144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.34, 2,798.98 and 1,144.22 is: 1,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.34 : 2,798.98 = 1,144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.34/2,798.98 = 1,144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.34x = 2,798.98 × 1,144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.34x = 3,202,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,648.90/2,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.95

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