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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.32, 2,808.24 and 1,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.32, 2,808.24 and 1,151.16 is: 1,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.32 : 2,808.24 = 1,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.32/2,808.24 = 1,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.32x = 2,808.24 × 1,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.32x = 3,232,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,733.56/2,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.32

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