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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.92, 2,808.04 and 1,150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.92, 2,808.04 and 1,150.55 is: 1,587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.92 : 2,808.04 = 1,150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.92/2,808.04 = 1,150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.92x = 2,808.04 × 1,150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.92x = 3,230,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,790.42/2,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.67

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