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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.14, 2,800.01 and 1,145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.14, 2,800.01 and 1,145.03 is: 1,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.14 : 2,800.01 = 1,145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.14/2,800.01 = 1,145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.14x = 2,800.01 × 1,145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.14x = 3,206,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,075.73/2,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.02

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