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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.68, 2,800.92 and 1,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.68, 2,800.92 and 1,145.49 is: 1,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.68 : 2,800.92 = 1,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.68/2,800.92 = 1,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.68x = 2,800.92 × 1,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.68x = 3,208,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,425.85/2,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.75

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