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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.46, 2,812.83 and 1,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.46, 2,812.83 and 1,154.21 is: 1,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.46 : 2,812.83 = 1,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.46/2,812.83 = 1,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.46x = 2,812.83 × 1,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.46x = 3,246,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,596.51/2,038.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.67

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