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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.28, 2,764.85 and 1,152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.28, 2,764.85 and 1,152.51 is: 1,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.28 : 2,764.85 = 1,152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.28/2,764.85 = 1,152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.28x = 2,764.85 × 1,152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.28x = 3,186,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,511.51/2,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.65

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