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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.97, 3,038.96 and 1,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.97, 3,038.96 and 1,159.67 is: 1,739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.97 : 3,038.96 = 1,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.97/3,038.96 = 1,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.97x = 3,038.96 × 1,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.97x = 3,524,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,190.74/2,025.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.51

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