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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.23, 2,808.56 and 1,139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.23, 2,808.56 and 1,139.00 is: 1,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.23 : 2,808.56 = 1,139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.23/2,808.56 = 1,139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.23x = 2,808.56 × 1,139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.23x = 3,198,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,930.10/2,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.78

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