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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.61, 2,789.93 and 1,137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.61, 2,789.93 and 1,137.33 is: 1,569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.61 : 2,789.93 = 1,137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.61/2,789.93 = 1,137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.61x = 2,789.93 × 1,137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.61x = 3,173,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,065.40/2,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.57

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