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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.87, 2,825.69 and 1,151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.87, 2,825.69 and 1,151.35 is: 1,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.87 : 2,825.69 = 1,151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.87/2,825.69 = 1,151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.87x = 2,825.69 × 1,151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.87x = 3,253,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,372.59/2,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.66

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