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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.19, 2,789.25 and 1,136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.19, 2,789.25 and 1,136.98 is: 1,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.19 : 2,789.25 = 1,136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.19/2,789.25 = 1,136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.19x = 2,789.25 × 1,136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.19x = 3,171,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,307.52/2,021.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.03

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