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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.93, 2,800.08 and 1,144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.93, 2,800.08 and 1,144.83 is: 1,579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.93 : 2,800.08 = 1,144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.93/2,800.08 = 1,144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.93x = 2,800.08 × 1,144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.93x = 3,205,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,615.59/2,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.95

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