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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.85, 2,800.74 and 1,145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.85, 2,800.74 and 1,145.46 is: 1,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.85 : 2,800.74 = 1,145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.85/2,800.74 = 1,145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.85x = 2,800.74 × 1,145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.85x = 3,208,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,135.64/2,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.48

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