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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.27, 2,792.24 and 1,139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.27, 2,792.24 and 1,139.15 is: 1,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.27 : 2,792.24 = 1,139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.27/2,792.24 = 1,139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.27x = 2,792.24 × 1,139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.27x = 3,180,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,780.20/2,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.10

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