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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.72, 2,825.54 and 1,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.72, 2,825.54 and 1,151.28 is: 1,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.72 : 2,825.54 = 1,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.72/2,825.54 = 1,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.72x = 2,825.54 × 1,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.72x = 3,252,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,987.69/2,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.59

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