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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.70, 2,872.74 and 1,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.70, 2,872.74 and 1,150.20 is: 1,587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.70 : 2,872.74 = 1,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.70/2,872.74 = 1,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.70x = 2,872.74 × 1,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.70x = 3,304,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,214.78/2,081.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.27

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