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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.96, 2,810.93 and 1,152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.96, 2,810.93 and 1,152.71 is: 1,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.96 : 2,810.93 = 1,152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.96/2,810.93 = 1,152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.96x = 2,810.93 × 1,152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.96x = 3,240,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,187.12/2,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.70

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