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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.63, 2,788.73 and 1,136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.63, 2,788.73 and 1,136.45 is: 1,568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.63 : 2,788.73 = 1,136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.63/2,788.73 = 1,136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.63x = 2,788.73 × 1,136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.63x = 3,169,242.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,242.07/2,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.44

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