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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.73, 2,810.64 and 1,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.73, 2,810.64 and 1,152.75 is: 1,590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.73 : 2,810.64 = 1,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.73/2,810.64 = 1,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.73x = 2,810.64 × 1,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.73x = 3,239,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,965.26/2,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.77

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