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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.44, 2,800.62 and 1,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.44, 2,800.62 and 1,145.23 is: 1,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.44 : 2,800.62 = 1,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.44/2,800.62 = 1,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.44x = 2,800.62 × 1,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.44x = 3,207,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,354.04/2,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.41

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