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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.15, 2,808.12 and 1,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.15, 2,808.12 and 1,327.72 is: 1,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.15 : 2,808.12 = 1,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.15/2,808.12 = 1,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.15x = 2,808.12 × 1,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.15x = 3,728,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,397.09/2,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.10

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