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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037, 2,812.68 and 1,597.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037, 2,812.68 and 1,597.17 is: 2,205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037 : 2,812.68 = 1,597.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037/2,812.68 = 1,597.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037x = 2,812.68 × 1,597.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037x = 4,492,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,328.12/2,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.36

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