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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.99, 2,812 and 1,154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.99, 2,812 and 1,154.01 is: 1,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.99 : 2,812 = 1,154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.99/2,812 = 1,154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.99x = 2,812 × 1,154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.99x = 3,245,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,076.12/2,037.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.29

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