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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.42, 2,807.64 and 1,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.42, 2,807.64 and 1,150.20 is: 1,587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.42 : 2,807.64 = 1,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.42/2,807.64 = 1,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.42x = 2,807.64 × 1,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.42x = 3,229,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,347.53/2,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.36

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