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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.88, 2,789.52 and 1,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.88, 2,789.52 and 1,137.48 is: 1,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.88 : 2,789.52 = 1,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.88/2,789.52 = 1,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.88x = 2,789.52 × 1,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.88x = 3,173,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,023.21/2,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.34

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