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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.70, 2,810.63 and 1,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.70, 2,810.63 and 1,152.48 is: 1,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.70 : 2,810.63 = 1,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.70/2,810.63 = 1,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.70x = 2,810.63 × 1,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.70x = 3,239,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,208.28/2,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.42

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