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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.87, 2,813.34 and 1,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.87, 2,813.34 and 1,154.44 is: 1,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.87 : 2,813.34 = 1,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.87/2,813.34 = 1,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.87x = 2,813.34 × 1,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.87x = 3,247,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,832.23/2,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.96

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