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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.97, 2,814.91 and 1,155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.97, 2,814.91 and 1,155.55 is: 1,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.97 : 2,814.91 = 1,155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.97/2,814.91 = 1,155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.97x = 2,814.91 × 1,155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.97x = 3,252,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,769.25/2,039.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.52

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