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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.46, 2,800.78 and 1,144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.46, 2,800.78 and 1,144.94 is: 1,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.46 : 2,800.78 = 1,144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.46/2,800.78 = 1,144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.46x = 2,800.78 × 1,144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.46x = 3,206,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,708.19/2,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.08

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