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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.96, 2,831.64 and 1,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.96, 2,831.64 and 1,155.75 is: 1,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.96 : 2,831.64 = 1,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.96/2,831.64 = 1,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.96x = 2,831.64 × 1,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.96x = 3,272,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,667.93/2,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.90

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