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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.77, 2,792.74 and 1,139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.77, 2,792.74 and 1,139.46 is: 1,572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.77 : 2,792.74 = 1,139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.77/2,792.74 = 1,139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.77x = 2,792.74 × 1,139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.77x = 3,182,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,215.52/2,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.42

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