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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.10, 2,814.08 and 1,154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.10, 2,814.08 and 1,154.94 is: 1,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.10 : 2,814.08 = 1,154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.10/2,814.08 = 1,154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.10x = 2,814.08 × 1,154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.10x = 3,250,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,087.78/2,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.88

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