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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.43, 2,799.18 and 1,144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.43, 2,799.18 and 1,144.22 is: 1,579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.43 : 2,799.18 = 1,144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.43/2,799.18 = 1,144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.43x = 2,799.18 × 1,144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.43x = 3,202,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,884.74/2,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.00

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