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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.80, 2,801.36 and 1,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.80, 2,801.36 and 1,145.76 is: 1,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.80 : 2,801.36 = 1,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.80/2,801.36 = 1,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.80x = 2,801.36 × 1,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.80x = 3,209,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,686.23/2,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.28

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