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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.26, 2,808.27 and 1,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.26, 2,808.27 and 1,150.74 is: 1,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.26 : 2,808.27 = 1,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.26/2,808.27 = 1,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.26x = 2,808.27 × 1,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.26x = 3,231,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,588.62/2,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.80

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