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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.27, 2,809.82 and 1,152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.27, 2,809.82 and 1,152.07 is: 1,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.27 : 2,809.82 = 1,152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.27/2,809.82 = 1,152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.27x = 2,809.82 × 1,152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.27x = 3,237,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,109.33/2,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.73

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