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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.38, 3,032.10 and 1,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.38, 3,032.10 and 1,155.78 is: 1,731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.38 : 3,032.10 = 1,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.38/3,032.10 = 1,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.38x = 3,032.10 × 1,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.38x = 3,504,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,440.54/2,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.97

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