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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.89, 2,790.04 and 1,137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.89, 2,790.04 and 1,137.53 is: 1,569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.89 : 2,790.04 = 1,137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.89/2,790.04 = 1,137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.89x = 2,790.04 × 1,137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.89x = 3,173,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,734.56/2,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.69

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