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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.27, 2,810.19 and 1,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.27, 2,810.19 and 1,151.75 is: 1,589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.27 : 2,810.19 = 1,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.27/2,810.19 = 1,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.27x = 2,810.19 × 1,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.27x = 3,236,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,636.33/2,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.49

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