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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.01, 2,809.95 and 1,197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.01, 2,809.95 and 1,197.03 is: 1,652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.01 : 2,809.95 = 1,197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.01/2,809.95 = 1,197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.01x = 2,809.95 × 1,197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.01x = 3,363,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,594.45/2,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.05

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