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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.36, 2,811.33 and 1,152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.36, 2,811.33 and 1,152.99 is: 1,591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.36 : 2,811.33 = 1,152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.36/2,811.33 = 1,152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.36x = 2,811.33 × 1,152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.36x = 3,241,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,435.38/2,037.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.00

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