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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.50, 2,806.88 and 1,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.50, 2,806.88 and 1,150.12 is: 1,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.50 : 2,806.88 = 1,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.50/2,806.88 = 1,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.50x = 2,806.88 × 1,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.50x = 3,228,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,248.83/2,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.75

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