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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.00, 3,058.08 and 1,215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.00, 3,058.08 and 1,215.87 is: 1,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.00 : 3,058.08 = 1,215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.00/3,058.08 = 1,215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.00x = 3,058.08 × 1,215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.00x = 3,718,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,227.73/2,036.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.25

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