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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.20, 2,810.01 and 1,139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.20, 2,810.01 and 1,139.91 is: 1,573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.20 : 2,810.01 = 1,139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.20/2,810.01 = 1,139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.20x = 2,810.01 × 1,139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.20x = 3,203,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,158.50/2,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.11

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