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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.62, 2,799.45 and 1,144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.62, 2,799.45 and 1,144.40 is: 1,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.62 : 2,799.45 = 1,144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.62/2,799.45 = 1,144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.62x = 2,799.45 × 1,144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.62x = 3,203,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,690.58/2,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.25

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