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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.57, 2,810.48 and 1,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.57, 2,810.48 and 1,152.35 is: 1,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.57 : 2,810.48 = 1,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.57/2,810.48 = 1,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.57x = 2,810.48 × 1,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.57x = 3,238,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,666.60/2,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.26

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