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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.92, 2,815.08 and 1,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.92, 2,815.08 and 1,155.88 is: 1,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.92 : 2,815.08 = 1,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.92/2,815.08 = 1,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.92x = 2,815.08 × 1,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.92x = 3,253,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,894.67/2,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.11

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