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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.24, 2,812.48 and 1,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.24, 2,812.48 and 1,154.08 is: 1,592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.24 : 2,812.48 = 1,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.24/2,812.48 = 1,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.24x = 2,812.48 × 1,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.24x = 3,245,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,826.92/2,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.47

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