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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.07, 2,808.45 and 1,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.07, 2,808.45 and 1,151 is: 1,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.07 : 2,808.45 = 1,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.07/2,808.45 = 1,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.07x = 2,808.45 × 1,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.07x = 3,232,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,520.20/2,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.41

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