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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.85, 2,872.95 and 1,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.85, 2,872.95 and 1,150.35 is: 1,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.85 : 2,872.95 = 1,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.85/2,872.95 = 1,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.85x = 2,872.95 × 1,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.85x = 3,304,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,898.03/2,081.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.48

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