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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.08, 2,800.04 and 1,144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.08, 2,800.04 and 1,144.97 is: 1,580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.08 : 2,800.04 = 1,144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.08/2,800.04 = 1,144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.08x = 2,800.04 × 1,144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.08x = 3,205,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,942.07/2,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.00

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