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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.85, 2,800.79 and 1,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.85, 2,800.79 and 1,145.48 is: 1,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.85 : 2,800.79 = 1,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.85/2,800.79 = 1,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.85x = 2,800.79 × 1,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.85x = 3,208,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,242.09/2,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.53

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