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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.76, 2,792.14 and 1,139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.76, 2,792.14 and 1,139.39 is: 1,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.76 : 2,792.14 = 1,139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.76/2,792.14 = 1,139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.76x = 2,792.14 × 1,139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.76x = 3,181,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,334.33/2,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.99

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