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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.86, 2,808.13 and 1,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.86, 2,808.13 and 1,150.64 is: 1,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.86 : 2,808.13 = 1,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.86/2,808.13 = 1,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.86x = 2,808.13 × 1,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.86x = 3,231,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,146.70/2,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.90

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