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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.22, 2,830.68 and 1,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.22, 2,830.68 and 1,154.96 is: 1,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.22 : 2,830.68 = 1,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.22/2,830.68 = 1,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.22x = 2,830.68 × 1,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.22x = 3,269,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,322.17/2,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.84

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