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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.06, 2,800.20 and 1,144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.06, 2,800.20 and 1,144.86 is: 1,579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.06 : 2,800.20 = 1,144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.06/2,800.20 = 1,144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.06x = 2,800.20 × 1,144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.06x = 3,205,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,836.97/2,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.96

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