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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.64, 2,811.19 and 1,186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.64, 2,811.19 and 1,186.15 is: 1,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.64 : 2,811.19 = 1,186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.64/2,811.19 = 1,186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.64x = 2,811.19 × 1,186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.64x = 3,334,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,491.18/2,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.25

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