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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.47, 2,811.65 and 1,153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.47, 2,811.65 and 1,153.23 is: 1,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.47 : 2,811.65 = 1,153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.47/2,811.65 = 1,153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.47x = 2,811.65 × 1,153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.47x = 3,242,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,473.36/2,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.43

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