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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.05, 2,808.36 and 1,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.05, 2,808.36 and 1,150.86 is: 1,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.05 : 2,808.36 = 1,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.05/2,808.36 = 1,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.05x = 2,808.36 × 1,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.05x = 3,232,029.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,029.19/2,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.18

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