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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.91, 2,789.11 and 1,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.91, 2,789.11 and 1,136.88 is: 1,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.91 : 2,789.11 = 1,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.91/2,789.11 = 1,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.91x = 2,789.11 × 1,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.91x = 3,170,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,870.56/2,020.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.03

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