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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.84, 2,799.79 and 1,144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.84, 2,799.79 and 1,144.62 is: 1,579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.84 : 2,799.79 = 1,144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.84/2,799.79 = 1,144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.84x = 2,799.79 × 1,144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.84x = 3,204,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,698.49/2,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.58

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