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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.88, 2,802.79 and 1,146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.88, 2,802.79 and 1,146.85 is: 1,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.88 : 2,802.79 = 1,146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.88/2,802.79 = 1,146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.88x = 2,802.79 × 1,146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.88x = 3,214,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,374.14/2,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.75

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