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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.95, 2,807.84 and 1,150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.95, 2,807.84 and 1,150.73 is: 1,587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.95 : 2,807.84 = 1,150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.95/2,807.84 = 1,150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.95x = 2,807.84 × 1,150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.95x = 3,231,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,045.93/2,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.78

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