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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.22, 2,808.55 and 1,151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.22, 2,808.55 and 1,151.00 is: 1,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.22 : 2,808.55 = 1,151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.22/2,808.55 = 1,151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.22x = 2,808.55 × 1,151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.22x = 3,232,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,638.98/2,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.35

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