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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.70, 3,038.52 and 1,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.70, 3,038.52 and 1,159.40 is: 1,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.70 : 3,038.52 = 1,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.70/3,038.52 = 1,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.70x = 3,038.52 × 1,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.70x = 3,522,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,860.09/2,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.08

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