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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.44, 2,789.58 and 1,137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.44, 2,789.58 and 1,137.45 is: 1,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.44 : 2,789.58 = 1,137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.44/2,789.58 = 1,137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.44x = 2,789.58 × 1,137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.44x = 3,173,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,007.77/2,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.68

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