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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.47, 2,792.38 and 1,139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.47, 2,792.38 and 1,139.55 is: 1,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.47 : 2,792.38 = 1,139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.47/2,792.38 = 1,139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.47x = 2,792.38 × 1,139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.47x = 3,182,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,050.93/2,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.58

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