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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.88, 2,810.70 and 1,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.88, 2,810.70 and 1,152.68 is: 1,590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.88 : 2,810.70 = 1,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.88/2,810.70 = 1,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.88x = 2,810.70 × 1,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.88x = 3,239,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,823.62/2,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.58

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