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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.97, 2,808.19 and 1,150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.97, 2,808.19 and 1,150.73 is: 1,587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.97 : 2,808.19 = 1,150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.97/2,808.19 = 1,150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.97x = 2,808.19 × 1,150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.97x = 3,231,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,468.48/2,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.97

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