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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.10, 2,801.48 and 1,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.10, 2,801.48 and 1,145.76 is: 1,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.10 : 2,801.48 = 1,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.10/2,801.48 = 1,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.10x = 2,801.48 × 1,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.10x = 3,209,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,823.72/2,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.12

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