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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.47, 2,807.51 and 1,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.47, 2,807.51 and 1,150.23 is: 1,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.47 : 2,807.51 = 1,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.47/2,807.51 = 1,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.47x = 2,807.51 × 1,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.47x = 3,229,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,276.48/2,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.29

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