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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.37, 2,800.48 and 1,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.37, 2,800.48 and 1,145.15 is: 1,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.37 : 2,800.48 = 1,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.37/2,800.48 = 1,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.37x = 2,800.48 × 1,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.37x = 3,206,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,969.67/2,029.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.28

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