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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.30, 2,792.10 and 1,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.30, 2,792.10 and 1,139.30 is: 1,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.30 : 2,792.10 = 1,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.30/2,792.10 = 1,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.30x = 2,792.10 × 1,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.30x = 3,181,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,039.53/2,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.20

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