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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.46, 2,809.29 and 1,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.46, 2,809.29 and 1,151.54 is: 1,589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.46 : 2,809.29 = 1,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.46/2,809.29 = 1,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.46x = 2,809.29 × 1,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.46x = 3,235,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,009.81/2,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.33

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