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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.56, 2,800.82 and 1,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.56, 2,800.82 and 1,145.36 is: 1,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.56 : 2,800.82 = 1,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.56/2,800.82 = 1,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.56x = 2,800.82 × 1,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.56x = 3,207,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,947.20/2,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.61

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