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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.77, 2,813.47 and 1,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.77, 2,813.47 and 1,154.52 is: 1,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.77 : 2,813.47 = 1,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.77/2,813.47 = 1,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.77x = 2,813.47 × 1,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.77x = 3,248,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,204.50/2,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.22

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