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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.15, 2,809.95 and 1,151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.15, 2,809.95 and 1,151.93 is: 1,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.15 : 2,809.95 = 1,151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.15/2,809.95 = 1,151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.15x = 2,809.95 × 1,151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.15x = 3,236,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,868.41/2,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.70

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