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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.40, 2,810.26 and 1,152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.40, 2,810.26 and 1,152.22 is: 1,590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.40 : 2,810.26 = 1,152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.40/2,810.26 = 1,152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.40x = 2,810.26 × 1,152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.40x = 3,238,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,037.78/2,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.08

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