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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.98, 2,793.27 and 1,139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.98, 2,793.27 and 1,139.87 is: 1,573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.98 : 2,793.27 = 1,139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.98/2,793.27 = 1,139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.98x = 2,793.27 × 1,139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.98x = 3,183,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,950.71/2,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.11

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