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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.44, 2,873.77 and 1,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.44, 2,873.77 and 1,150.94 is: 1,588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.44 : 2,873.77 = 1,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.44/2,873.77 = 1,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.44x = 2,873.77 × 1,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.44x = 3,307,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,531.09/2,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.30

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