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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.16, 2,789.63 and 1,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.16, 2,789.63 and 1,137.25 is: 1,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.16 : 2,789.63 = 1,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.16/2,789.63 = 1,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.16x = 2,789.63 × 1,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.16x = 3,172,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,506.72/2,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.65

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