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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.60, 2,811.89 and 1,153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.60, 2,811.89 and 1,153.35 is: 1,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.60 : 2,811.89 = 1,153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.60/2,811.89 = 1,153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.60x = 2,811.89 × 1,153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.60x = 3,243,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,087.56/2,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.62

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