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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.46, 2,807.61 and 1,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.46, 2,807.61 and 1,150.24 is: 1,587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.46 : 2,807.61 = 1,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.46/2,807.61 = 1,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.46x = 2,807.61 × 1,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.46x = 3,229,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,433.62/2,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.37

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