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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.15, 2,807.27 and 1,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.15, 2,807.27 and 1,149.96 is: 1,587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.15 : 2,807.27 = 1,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.15/2,807.27 = 1,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.15x = 2,807.27 × 1,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.15x = 3,228,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,248.21/2,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.03

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