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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.25, 2,809.73 and 1,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.25, 2,809.73 and 1,152.04 is: 1,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.25 : 2,809.73 = 1,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.25/2,809.73 = 1,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.25x = 2,809.73 × 1,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.25x = 3,236,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,908.56/2,036.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.64

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