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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.88, 2,811.96 and 1,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.88, 2,811.96 and 1,141.48 is: 1,575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.88 : 2,811.96 = 1,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.88/2,811.96 = 1,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.88x = 2,811.96 × 1,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.88x = 3,209,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,796.10/2,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.07

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