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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.07, 2,830.73 and 1,154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.07, 2,830.73 and 1,154.85 is: 1,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.07 : 2,830.73 = 1,154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.07/2,830.73 = 1,154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.07x = 2,830.73 × 1,154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.07x = 3,269,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,082.04/2,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.85

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