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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.54, 2,814.70 and 1,155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.54, 2,814.70 and 1,155.34 is: 1,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.54 : 2,814.70 = 1,155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.54/2,814.70 = 1,155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.54x = 2,814.70 × 1,155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.54x = 3,251,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,925.57/2,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.44

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