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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.07, 2,807.06 and 1,617.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.07, 2,807.06 and 1,617.81 is: 2,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.07 : 2,807.06 = 1,617.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.07/2,807.06 = 1,617.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.07x = 2,807.06 × 1,617.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.07x = 4,541,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,271.12/2,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.41

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