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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.56, 2,814.48 and 1,155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.56, 2,814.48 and 1,155.37 is: 1,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.56 : 2,814.48 = 1,155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.56/2,814.48 = 1,155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.56x = 2,814.48 × 1,155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.56x = 3,251,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,765.76/2,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.35

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