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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.64, 2,814.90 and 1,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.64, 2,814.90 and 1,155.60 is: 1,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.64 : 2,814.90 = 1,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.64/2,814.90 = 1,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.64x = 2,814.90 × 1,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.64x = 3,252,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,898.44/2,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.84

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