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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.32, 3,055.41 and 1,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.32, 3,055.41 and 1,159.01 is: 1,737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.32 : 3,055.41 = 1,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.32/3,055.41 = 1,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.32x = 3,055.41 × 1,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.32x = 3,541,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,235.47/2,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.33

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