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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.59, 2,795.31 and 1,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.59, 2,795.31 and 1,141.40 is: 1,575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.59 : 2,795.31 = 1,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.59/2,795.31 = 1,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.59x = 2,795.31 × 1,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.59x = 3,190,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,566.83/2,025.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.13

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