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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.52, 2,792.12 and 1,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.52, 2,792.12 and 1,139.12 is: 1,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.52 : 2,792.12 = 1,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.52/2,792.12 = 1,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.52x = 2,792.12 × 1,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.52x = 3,180,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,559.73/2,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.80

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