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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.73, 2,800.91 and 1,145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.73, 2,800.91 and 1,145.66 is: 1,580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.73 : 2,800.91 = 1,145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.73/2,800.91 = 1,145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.73x = 2,800.91 × 1,145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.73x = 3,208,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,879.41/2,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.94

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