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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.95, 2,842.75 and 1,151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.95, 2,842.75 and 1,151.47 is: 1,589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.95 : 2,842.75 = 1,151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.95/2,842.75 = 1,151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.95x = 2,842.75 × 1,151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.95x = 3,273,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,331.36/2,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.03

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