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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.27, 2,791.94 and 1,138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.27, 2,791.94 and 1,138.91 is: 1,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.27 : 2,791.94 = 1,138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.27/2,791.94 = 1,138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.27x = 2,791.94 × 1,138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.27x = 3,179,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,748.73/2,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.59

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