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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.83, 2,809.51 and 1,151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.83, 2,809.51 and 1,151.62 is: 1,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.83 : 2,809.51 = 1,151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.83/2,809.51 = 1,151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.83x = 2,809.51 × 1,151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.83x = 3,235,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,487.91/2,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.27

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