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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.38, 2,810.35 and 1,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.38, 2,810.35 and 1,152.16 is: 1,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.38 : 2,810.35 = 1,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.38/2,810.35 = 1,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.38x = 2,810.35 × 1,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.38x = 3,237,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,972.86/2,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.06

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