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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.66, 2,814.80 and 1,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.66, 2,814.80 and 1,155.44 is: 1,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.66 : 2,814.80 = 1,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.66/2,814.80 = 1,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.66x = 2,814.80 × 1,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.66x = 3,252,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,333.77/2,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.55

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