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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.59, 2,792.54 and 1,139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.59, 2,792.54 and 1,139.39 is: 1,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.59 : 2,792.54 = 1,139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.59/2,792.54 = 1,139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.59x = 2,792.54 × 1,139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.59x = 3,181,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,792.15/2,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.35

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