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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.03, 2,809.32 and 1,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.03, 2,809.32 and 1,239.14 is: 1,709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.03 : 2,809.32 = 1,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.03/2,809.32 = 1,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.03x = 2,809.32 × 1,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.03x = 3,481,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,126.74/2,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.77

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