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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.41, 2,809.00 and 1,151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.41, 2,809.00 and 1,151.21 is: 1,588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.41 : 2,809.00 = 1,151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.41/2,809.00 = 1,151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.41x = 2,809.00 × 1,151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.41x = 3,233,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,757.35/2,035.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.75

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