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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.60, 2,815.16 and 1,155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.60, 2,815.16 and 1,155.93 is: 1,595.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.60 : 2,815.16 = 1,155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.60/2,815.16 = 1,155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.60x = 2,815.16 × 1,155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.60x = 3,254,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,127.90/2,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.47

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