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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.48, 2,807.66 and 1,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.48, 2,807.66 and 1,150.28 is: 1,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.48 : 2,807.66 = 1,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.48/2,807.66 = 1,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.48x = 2,807.66 × 1,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.48x = 3,229,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,595.14/2,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.43

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