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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.58, 2,812 and 1,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.58, 2,812 and 1,153.36 is: 1,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.58 : 2,812 = 1,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.58/2,812 = 1,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.58x = 2,812 × 1,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.58x = 3,243,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,248.32/2,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.72

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