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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.28, 2,808.83 and 1,151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.28, 2,808.83 and 1,151.09 is: 1,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.28 : 2,808.83 = 1,151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.28/2,808.83 = 1,151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.28x = 2,808.83 × 1,151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.28x = 3,233,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,216.12/2,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.59

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