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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.10, 2,813.85 and 1,155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.10, 2,813.85 and 1,155.06 is: 1,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.10 : 2,813.85 = 1,155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.10/2,813.85 = 1,155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.10x = 2,813.85 × 1,155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.10x = 3,250,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,165.58/2,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.92

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