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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.59, 2,800.75 and 1,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.59, 2,800.75 and 1,145.28 is: 1,580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.59 : 2,800.75 = 1,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.59/2,800.75 = 1,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.59x = 2,800.75 × 1,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.59x = 3,207,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,642.96/2,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.44

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