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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.01, 3,054.46 and 1,158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.01, 3,054.46 and 1,158.93 is: 1,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.01 : 3,054.46 = 1,158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.01/3,054.46 = 1,158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.01x = 3,054.46 × 1,158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.01x = 3,539,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,913.19/2,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.65

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