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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.35, 2,830.82 and 1,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.35, 2,830.82 and 1,155.08 is: 1,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.35 : 2,830.82 = 1,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.35/2,830.82 = 1,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.35x = 2,830.82 × 1,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.35x = 3,269,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,824.87/2,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.99

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