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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.96, 2,811.14 and 1,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.96, 2,811.14 and 1,152.44 is: 1,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.96 : 2,811.14 = 1,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.96/2,811.14 = 1,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.96x = 2,811.14 × 1,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.96x = 3,239,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,670.18/2,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.44

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