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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.48, 2,810.21 and 1,140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.48, 2,810.21 and 1,140.07 is: 1,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.48 : 2,810.21 = 1,140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.48/2,810.21 = 1,140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.48x = 2,810.21 × 1,140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.48x = 3,203,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,836.11/2,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.22

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