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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.48, 2,810.36 and 1,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.48, 2,810.36 and 1,197.12 is: 1,652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.48 : 2,810.36 = 1,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.48/2,810.36 = 1,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.48x = 2,810.36 × 1,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.48x = 3,364,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,338.16/2,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.04

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