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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037, 2,810.97 and 1,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037, 2,810.97 and 1,128.42 is: 1,557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037 : 2,810.97 = 1,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037/2,810.97 = 1,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037x = 2,810.97 × 1,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037x = 3,171,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,954.77/2,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.17

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