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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.75, 2,809.20 and 1,139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.75, 2,809.20 and 1,139.33 is: 1,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.75 : 2,809.20 = 1,139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.75/2,809.20 = 1,139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.75x = 2,809.20 × 1,139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.75x = 3,200,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,605.84/2,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.20

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