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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.92, 2,809.38 and 1,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.92, 2,809.38 and 1,151.82 is: 1,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.92 : 2,809.38 = 1,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.92/2,809.38 = 1,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.92x = 2,809.38 × 1,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.92x = 3,235,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,900.07/2,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.40

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