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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.73, 2,808.05 and 1,150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.73, 2,808.05 and 1,150.61 is: 1,587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.73 : 2,808.05 = 1,150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.73/2,808.05 = 1,150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.73x = 2,808.05 × 1,150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.73x = 3,230,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,970.41/2,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.91

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