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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.80, 2,801.08 and 1,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.80, 2,801.08 and 1,145.88 is: 1,581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.80 : 2,801.08 = 1,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.80/2,801.08 = 1,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.80x = 2,801.08 × 1,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.80x = 3,209,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,701.55/2,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.29

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