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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.21, 2,810.75 and 1,538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.21, 2,810.75 and 1,538.64 is: 2,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.21 : 2,810.75 = 1,538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.21/2,810.75 = 1,538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.21x = 2,810.75 × 1,538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.21x = 4,324,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,724.69/2,036.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.91

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