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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.08, 2,809.86 and 1,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.08, 2,809.86 and 1,289.62 is: 1,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.08 : 2,809.86 = 1,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.08/2,809.86 = 1,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.08x = 2,809.86 × 1,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.08x = 3,623,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,651.65/2,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.72

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