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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.40, 2,807.60 and 1,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.40, 2,807.60 and 1,150.24 is: 1,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.40 : 2,807.60 = 1,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.40/2,807.60 = 1,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.40x = 2,807.60 × 1,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.40x = 3,229,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,413.82/2,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.40

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