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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.82, 2,872.94 and 1,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.82, 2,872.94 and 1,150.32 is: 1,587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.82 : 2,872.94 = 1,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.82/2,872.94 = 1,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.82x = 2,872.94 × 1,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.82x = 3,304,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,800.34/2,081.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.46

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