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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.09, 2,830.47 and 1,154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.09, 2,830.47 and 1,154.83 is: 1,593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.09 : 2,830.47 = 1,154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.09/2,830.47 = 1,154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.09x = 2,830.47 × 1,154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.09x = 3,268,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,711.67/2,051.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.65

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