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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.63, 2,813.91 and 1,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.63, 2,813.91 and 1,154.76 is: 1,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.63 : 2,813.91 = 1,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.63/2,813.91 = 1,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.63x = 2,813.91 × 1,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.63x = 3,249,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,390.71/2,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.13

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