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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.74, 2,812.01 and 1,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.74, 2,812.01 and 1,141.56 is: 1,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.74 : 2,812.01 = 1,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.74/2,812.01 = 1,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.74x = 2,812.01 × 1,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.74x = 3,210,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,072.43/2,037.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.31

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