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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.38, 2,814.10 and 1,155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.38, 2,814.10 and 1,155.15 is: 1,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.38 : 2,814.10 = 1,155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.38/2,814.10 = 1,155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.38x = 2,814.10 × 1,155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.38x = 3,250,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,704.73/2,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.97

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