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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.76, 2,874.27 and 1,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.76, 2,874.27 and 1,151.26 is: 1,588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.76 : 2,874.27 = 1,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.76/2,874.27 = 1,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.76x = 2,874.27 × 1,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.76x = 3,309,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,032.08/2,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.77

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