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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.16, 2,791.58 and 1,138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.16, 2,791.58 and 1,138.64 is: 1,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.16 : 2,791.58 = 1,138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.16/2,791.58 = 1,138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.16x = 2,791.58 × 1,138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.16x = 3,178,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,604.65/2,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.11

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