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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.84, 3,037.04 and 1,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.84, 3,037.04 and 1,159.84 is: 1,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.84 : 3,037.04 = 1,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.84/3,037.04 = 1,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.84x = 3,037.04 × 1,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.84x = 3,522,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,480.47/2,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.49

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