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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.04, 2,809.92 and 1,152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.04, 2,809.92 and 1,152.02 is: 1,589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.04 : 2,809.92 = 1,152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.04/2,809.92 = 1,152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.04x = 2,809.92 × 1,152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.04x = 3,237,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,069.99/2,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.89

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