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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.80, 2,810.69 and 1,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.80, 2,810.69 and 1,152.62 is: 1,590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.80 : 2,810.69 = 1,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.80/2,810.69 = 1,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.80x = 2,810.69 × 1,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.80x = 3,239,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,646.34/2,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.56

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