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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.51, 2,811.51 and 1,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.51, 2,811.51 and 1,153.26 is: 1,591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.51 : 2,811.51 = 1,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.51/2,811.51 = 1,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.51x = 2,811.51 × 1,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.51x = 3,242,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,402.02/2,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.36

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