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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.76, 2,814.80 and 1,155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.76, 2,814.80 and 1,155.64 is: 1,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.76 : 2,814.80 = 1,155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.76/2,814.80 = 1,155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.76x = 2,814.80 × 1,155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.76x = 3,252,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,895.47/2,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.74

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