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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.16, 2,808.66 and 1,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.16, 2,808.66 and 1,150.96 is: 1,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.16 : 2,808.66 = 1,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.16/2,808.66 = 1,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.16x = 2,808.66 × 1,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.16x = 3,232,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,655.31/2,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.40

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