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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.72, 2,790.14 and 1,137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.72, 2,790.14 and 1,137.74 is: 1,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.72 : 2,790.14 = 1,137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.72/2,790.14 = 1,137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.72x = 2,790.14 × 1,137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.72x = 3,174,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,453.88/2,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.17

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