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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.55, 2,789.37 and 1,137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.55, 2,789.37 and 1,137.03 is: 1,568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.55 : 2,789.37 = 1,137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.55/2,789.37 = 1,137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.55x = 2,789.37 × 1,137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.55x = 3,171,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,597.37/2,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.89

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