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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.32, 2,812.44 and 1,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.32, 2,812.44 and 1,372.02 is: 1,894.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.32 : 2,812.44 = 1,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.32/2,812.44 = 1,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.32x = 2,812.44 × 1,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.32x = 3,858,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,723.93/2,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.95

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