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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.83, 2,799.81 and 1,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.83, 2,799.81 and 1,144.64 is: 1,579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.83 : 2,799.81 = 1,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.83/2,799.81 = 1,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.83x = 2,799.81 × 1,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.83x = 3,204,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,781.52/2,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.62

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