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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.26, 2,811.46 and 1,153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.26, 2,811.46 and 1,153.10 is: 1,591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.26 : 2,811.46 = 1,153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.26/2,811.46 = 1,153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.26x = 2,811.46 × 1,153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.26x = 3,241,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,894.53/2,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.30

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