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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.35, 3,052.39 and 1,296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.35, 3,052.39 and 1,296.53 is: 1,943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.35 : 3,052.39 = 1,296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.35/3,052.39 = 1,296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.35x = 3,052.39 × 1,296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.35x = 3,957,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,515.21/2,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.44

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