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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.58, 2,810.46 and 1,152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.58, 2,810.46 and 1,152.18 is: 1,590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.58 : 2,810.46 = 1,152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.58/2,810.46 = 1,152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.58x = 2,810.46 × 1,152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.58x = 3,238,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,155.80/2,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.00

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