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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.59, 2,787.72 and 1,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.59, 2,787.72 and 1,136.20 is: 1,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.59 : 2,787.72 = 1,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.59/2,787.72 = 1,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.59x = 2,787.72 × 1,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.59x = 3,167,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,407.46/2,020.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.57

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