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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.92, 2,810.87 and 1,152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.92, 2,810.87 and 1,152.91 is: 1,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.92 : 2,810.87 = 1,152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.92/2,810.87 = 1,152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.92x = 2,810.87 × 1,152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.92x = 3,240,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,680.13/2,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.97

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