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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.33, 2,801.72 and 1,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.33, 2,801.72 and 1,145.96 is: 1,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.33 : 2,801.72 = 1,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.33/2,801.72 = 1,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.33x = 2,801.72 × 1,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.33x = 3,210,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,659.05/2,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.35

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