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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.88, 2,792.91 and 1,139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.88, 2,792.91 and 1,139.69 is: 1,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.88 : 2,792.91 = 1,139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.88/2,792.91 = 1,139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.88x = 2,792.91 × 1,139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.88x = 3,183,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,037.63/2,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.74

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