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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.20, 2,814.14 and 1,155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.20, 2,814.14 and 1,155.12 is: 1,594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.20 : 2,814.14 = 1,155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.20/2,814.14 = 1,155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.20x = 2,814.14 × 1,155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.20x = 3,250,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,669.40/2,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.09

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