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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.50, 2,789.64 and 1,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.50, 2,789.64 and 1,137.22 is: 1,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.50 : 2,789.64 = 1,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.50/2,789.64 = 1,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.50x = 2,789.64 × 1,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.50x = 3,172,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,434.40/2,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.35

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