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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.75, 2,803.02 and 1,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.75, 2,803.02 and 1,332.17 is: 1,838.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.75 : 2,803.02 = 1,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.75/2,803.02 = 1,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.75x = 2,803.02 × 1,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.75x = 3,734,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,099.15/2,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.78

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