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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.42, 2,808.93 and 1,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.42, 2,808.93 and 1,151.26 is: 1,588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.42 : 2,808.93 = 1,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.42/2,808.93 = 1,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.42x = 2,808.93 × 1,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.42x = 3,233,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,808.75/2,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.77

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