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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.44, 2,798.96 and 1,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.44, 2,798.96 and 1,144.13 is: 1,578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.44 : 2,798.96 = 1,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.44/2,798.96 = 1,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.44x = 2,798.96 × 1,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.44x = 3,202,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,354.39/2,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.73

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