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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.94, 2,799.83 and 1,144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.94, 2,799.83 and 1,144.57 is: 1,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.94 : 2,799.83 = 1,144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.94/2,799.83 = 1,144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.94x = 2,799.83 × 1,144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.94x = 3,204,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,601.42/2,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.45

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