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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.43, 2,810.07 and 1,152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.43, 2,810.07 and 1,152.18 is: 1,589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.43 : 2,810.07 = 1,152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.43/2,810.07 = 1,152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.43x = 2,810.07 × 1,152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.43x = 3,237,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,706.45/2,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.89

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