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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.95, 2,810.91 and 1,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.95, 2,810.91 and 1,152.94 is: 1,591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.95 : 2,810.91 = 1,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.95/2,810.91 = 1,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.95x = 2,810.91 × 1,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.95x = 3,240,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,810.58/2,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.01

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