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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.81, 2,808.01 and 1,138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.81, 2,808.01 and 1,138.56 is: 1,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.81 : 2,808.01 = 1,138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.81/2,808.01 = 1,138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.81x = 2,808.01 × 1,138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.81x = 3,197,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,099.82/2,034.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.20

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