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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.41, 2,800.61 and 1,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.41, 2,800.61 and 1,145.23 is: 1,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.41 : 2,800.61 = 1,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.41/2,800.61 = 1,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.41x = 2,800.61 × 1,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.41x = 3,207,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,342.59/2,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.43

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