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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.07, 2,813.82 and 1,154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.07, 2,813.82 and 1,154.85 is: 1,593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.07 : 2,813.82 = 1,154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.07/2,813.82 = 1,154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.07x = 2,813.82 × 1,154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.07x = 3,249,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,549.95/2,039.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.64

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