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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.67, 2,789.69 and 1,137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.67, 2,789.69 and 1,137.47 is: 1,569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.67 : 2,789.69 = 1,137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.67/2,789.69 = 1,137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.67x = 2,789.69 × 1,137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.67x = 3,173,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,169.05/2,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.58

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