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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.88, 2,799.88 and 1,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.88, 2,799.88 and 1,144.60 is: 1,579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.88 : 2,799.88 = 1,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.88/2,799.88 = 1,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.88x = 2,799.88 × 1,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.88x = 3,204,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,742.65/2,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.56

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