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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.68, 2,810.56 and 1,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.68, 2,810.56 and 1,152.40 is: 1,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.68 : 2,810.56 = 1,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.68/2,810.56 = 1,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.68x = 2,810.56 × 1,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.68x = 3,238,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,889.34/2,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.28

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