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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.07, 2,800.04 and 1,144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.07, 2,800.04 and 1,144.96 is: 1,579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.07 : 2,800.04 = 1,144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.07/2,800.04 = 1,144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.07x = 2,800.04 × 1,144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.07x = 3,205,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,921.07/2,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.99

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