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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.73, 2,802.35 and 1,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.73, 2,802.35 and 1,134.50 is: 1,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.73 : 2,802.35 = 1,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.73/2,802.35 = 1,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.73x = 2,802.35 × 1,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.73x = 3,179,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,246.39/2,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.57

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