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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.91, 2,801.26 and 1,145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.91, 2,801.26 and 1,145.71 is: 1,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.91 : 2,801.26 = 1,145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.91/2,801.26 = 1,145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.91x = 2,801.26 × 1,145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.91x = 3,209,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,431.59/2,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.07

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