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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.54, 2,789.72 and 1,137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.54, 2,789.72 and 1,137.35 is: 1,569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.54 : 2,789.72 = 1,137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.54/2,789.72 = 1,137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.54x = 2,789.72 × 1,137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.54x = 3,172,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,882.55/2,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.54

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