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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.82, 2,809.48 and 1,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.82, 2,809.48 and 1,151.75 is: 1,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.82 : 2,809.48 = 1,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.82/2,809.48 = 1,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.82x = 2,809.48 × 1,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.82x = 3,235,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,822.73/2,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.45

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