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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.60, 3,053.92 and 1,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.60, 3,053.92 and 1,451.28 is: 2,176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.60 : 3,053.92 = 1,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.60/3,053.92 = 1,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.60x = 3,053.92 × 1,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.60x = 4,432,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,093.02/2,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.22

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