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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.96, 3,053.52 and 1,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.96, 3,053.52 and 1,215.44 is: 1,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.96 : 3,053.52 = 1,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.96/3,053.52 = 1,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.96x = 3,053.52 × 1,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.96x = 3,711,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,370.35/2,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.01

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