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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.62, 2,795.40 and 1,141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.62, 2,795.40 and 1,141.42 is: 1,575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.62 : 2,795.40 = 1,141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.62/2,795.40 = 1,141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.62x = 2,795.40 × 1,141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.62x = 3,190,725.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,725.47/2,025.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.18

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