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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.97, 2,811.03 and 1,152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.97, 2,811.03 and 1,152.79 is: 1,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.97 : 2,811.03 = 1,152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.97/2,811.03 = 1,152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.97x = 2,811.03 × 1,152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.97x = 3,240,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,527.27/2,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.86

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