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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.28, 2,807.40 and 1,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.28, 2,807.40 and 1,150.12 is: 1,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.28 : 2,807.40 = 1,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.28/2,807.40 = 1,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.28x = 2,807.40 × 1,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.28x = 3,228,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,846.89/2,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.22

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