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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.92, 2,814.88 and 1,155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.92, 2,814.88 and 1,155.80 is: 1,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.92 : 2,814.88 = 1,155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.92/2,814.88 = 1,155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.92x = 2,814.88 × 1,155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.92x = 3,253,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,438.30/2,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.89

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