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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.95, 2,789.94 and 1,137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.95, 2,789.94 and 1,137.79 is: 1,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.95 : 2,789.94 = 1,137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.95/2,789.94 = 1,137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.95x = 2,789.94 × 1,137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.95x = 3,174,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,365.83/2,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.95

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