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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.06, 2,808.90 and 1,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.06, 2,808.90 and 1,151.38 is: 1,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.06 : 2,808.90 = 1,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.06/2,808.90 = 1,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.06x = 2,808.90 × 1,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.06x = 3,234,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,111.28/2,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.20

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