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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.59, 2,807.85 and 1,150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.59, 2,807.85 and 1,150.47 is: 1,587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.59 : 2,807.85 = 1,150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.59/2,807.85 = 1,150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.59x = 2,807.85 × 1,150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.59x = 3,230,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,347.19/2,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.71

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