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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.57, 2,811.33 and 1,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.57, 2,811.33 and 1,197.96 is: 1,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.57 : 2,811.33 = 1,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.57/2,811.33 = 1,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.57x = 2,811.33 × 1,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.57x = 3,367,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,860.89/2,037.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.88

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