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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.42, 2,807.78 and 1,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.42, 2,807.78 and 1,150.52 is: 1,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.42 : 2,807.78 = 1,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.42/2,807.78 = 1,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.42x = 2,807.78 × 1,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.42x = 3,230,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,407.05/2,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.88

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