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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.48, 2,801.18 and 1,145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.48, 2,801.18 and 1,145.79 is: 1,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.48 : 2,801.18 = 1,145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.48/2,801.18 = 1,145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.48x = 2,801.18 × 1,145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.48x = 3,209,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,558.30/2,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.47

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