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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.67, 2,810.27 and 1,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.67, 2,810.27 and 1,152.29 is: 1,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.67 : 2,810.27 = 1,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.67/2,810.27 = 1,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.67x = 2,810.27 × 1,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.67x = 3,238,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,226.21/2,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.96

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