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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.36, 2,799.14 and 1,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.36, 2,799.14 and 1,144.16 is: 1,578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.36 : 2,799.14 = 1,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.36/2,799.14 = 1,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.36x = 2,799.14 × 1,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.36x = 3,202,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,664.02/2,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.94

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