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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.46, 2,810.38 and 1,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.46, 2,810.38 and 1,152.24 is: 1,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.46 : 2,810.38 = 1,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.46/2,810.38 = 1,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.46x = 2,810.38 × 1,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.46x = 3,238,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,232.25/2,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.13

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