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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.01, 2,808.31 and 1,150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.01, 2,808.31 and 1,150.81 is: 1,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.01 : 2,808.31 = 1,150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.01/2,808.31 = 1,150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.01x = 2,808.31 × 1,150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.01x = 3,231,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,831.23/2,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.12

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