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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.41, 2,814.53 and 1,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.41, 2,814.53 and 1,155.22 is: 1,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.41 : 2,814.53 = 1,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.41/2,814.53 = 1,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.41x = 2,814.53 × 1,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.41x = 3,251,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,395.57/2,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.28

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