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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.44, 2,812.96 and 1,154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.44, 2,812.96 and 1,154.23 is: 1,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.44 : 2,812.96 = 1,154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.44/2,812.96 = 1,154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.44x = 2,812.96 × 1,154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.44x = 3,246,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,797.23/2,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.78

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