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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.87, 2,811.96 and 1,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.87, 2,811.96 and 1,153.44 is: 1,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.87 : 2,811.96 = 1,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.87/2,811.96 = 1,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.87x = 2,811.96 × 1,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.87x = 3,243,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,427.14/2,037.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.58

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