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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.88, 2,808.04 and 1,150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.88, 2,808.04 and 1,150.51 is: 1,587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.88 : 2,808.04 = 1,150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.88/2,808.04 = 1,150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.88x = 2,808.04 × 1,150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.88x = 3,230,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,668.20/2,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.65

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