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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.64, 2,874.12 and 1,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.64, 2,874.12 and 1,151.14 is: 1,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.64 : 2,874.12 = 1,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.64/2,874.12 = 1,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.64x = 2,874.12 × 1,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.64x = 3,308,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,514.50/2,082.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.62

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