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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.08, 2,801.46 and 1,145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.08, 2,801.46 and 1,145.86 is: 1,581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.08 : 2,801.46 = 1,145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.08/2,801.46 = 1,145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.08x = 2,801.46 × 1,145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.08x = 3,210,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,080.96/2,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.26

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