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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.37, 2,808.63 and 1,151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.37, 2,808.63 and 1,151.17 is: 1,588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.37 : 2,808.63 = 1,151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.37/2,808.63 = 1,151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.37x = 2,808.63 × 1,151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.37x = 3,233,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,203.58/2,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.51

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