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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.55, 2,814.72 and 1,155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.55, 2,814.72 and 1,155.36 is: 1,594.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.55 : 2,814.72 = 1,155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.55/2,814.72 = 1,155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.55x = 2,814.72 × 1,155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.55x = 3,252,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,014.90/2,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.48

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