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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.65, 2,807.62 and 1,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.65, 2,807.62 and 1,138.48 is: 1,570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.65 : 2,807.62 = 1,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.65/2,807.62 = 1,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.65x = 2,807.62 × 1,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.65x = 3,196,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,409.35/2,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.99

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