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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.38, 2,808.81 and 1,151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.38, 2,808.81 and 1,151.37 is: 1,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.38 : 2,808.81 = 1,151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.38/2,808.81 = 1,151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.38x = 2,808.81 × 1,151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.38x = 3,233,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,979.57/2,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.88

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