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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.52, 2,872.53 and 1,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.52, 2,872.53 and 1,150.02 is: 1,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.52 : 2,872.53 = 1,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.52/2,872.53 = 1,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.52x = 2,872.53 × 1,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.52x = 3,303,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,466.95/2,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.05

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