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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.90, 2,831.54 and 1,155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.90, 2,831.54 and 1,155.62 is: 1,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.90 : 2,831.54 = 1,155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.90/2,831.54 = 1,155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.90x = 2,831.54 × 1,155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.90x = 3,272,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,164.32/2,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.70

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