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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.62, 2,472.32 and 1,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.62, 2,472.32 and 1,035.44 is: 1,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.62 : 2,472.32 = 1,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.62/2,472.32 = 1,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.62x = 2,472.32 × 1,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.62x = 2,559,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,921.48/1,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.83

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