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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.08, 2,791.83 and 1,138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.08, 2,791.83 and 1,138.87 is: 1,571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.08 : 2,791.83 = 1,138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.08/2,791.83 = 1,138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.08x = 2,791.83 × 1,138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.08x = 3,179,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,531.43/2,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.63

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