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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.96, 2,808.17 and 1,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.96, 2,808.17 and 1,150.71 is: 1,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.96 : 2,808.17 = 1,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.96/2,808.17 = 1,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.96x = 2,808.17 × 1,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.96x = 3,231,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,377.33/2,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.93

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