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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.16, 2,788.98 and 1,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.16, 2,788.98 and 1,136.76 is: 1,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.16 : 2,788.98 = 1,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.16/2,788.98 = 1,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.16x = 2,788.98 × 1,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.16x = 3,170,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,400.90/2,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.60

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