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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.23, 2,789.40 and 1,137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.23, 2,789.40 and 1,137.05 is: 1,569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.23 : 2,789.40 = 1,137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.23/2,789.40 = 1,137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.23x = 2,789.40 × 1,137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.23x = 3,171,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,687.27/2,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.19

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