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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.55, 2,810.43 and 1,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.55, 2,810.43 and 1,152.36 is: 1,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.55 : 2,810.43 = 1,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.55/2,810.43 = 1,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.55x = 2,810.43 × 1,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.55x = 3,238,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,627.11/2,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.25

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