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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.97, 2,811.02 and 1,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.97, 2,811.02 and 1,152.75 is: 1,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.97 : 2,811.02 = 1,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.97/2,811.02 = 1,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.97x = 2,811.02 × 1,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.97x = 3,240,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,403.31/2,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.80

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