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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.26, 2,809 and 1,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.26, 2,809 and 1,151.36 is: 1,589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.26 : 2,809 = 1,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.26/2,809 = 1,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.26x = 2,809 × 1,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.26x = 3,234,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,170.24/2,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.07

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