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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.51, 2,807.91 and 1,150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.51, 2,807.91 and 1,150.53 is: 1,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.51 : 2,807.91 = 1,150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.51/2,807.91 = 1,150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.51x = 2,807.91 × 1,150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.51x = 3,230,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,584.69/2,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.89

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