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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.06, 2,811.12 and 1,152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.06, 2,811.12 and 1,152.84 is: 1,590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.06 : 2,811.12 = 1,152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.06/2,811.12 = 1,152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.06x = 2,811.12 × 1,152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.06x = 3,240,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,771.58/2,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.91

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