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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.95, 2,809.53 and 1,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.95, 2,809.53 and 1,151.94 is: 1,589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.95 : 2,809.53 = 1,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.95/2,809.53 = 1,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.95x = 2,809.53 × 1,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.95x = 3,236,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,399.45/2,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.63

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