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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.06, 2,798.01 and 1,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.06, 2,798.01 and 1,932.24 is: 2,661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.06 : 2,798.01 = 1,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.06/2,798.01 = 1,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.06x = 2,798.01 × 1,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.06x = 5,406,426.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,426.84/2,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.87

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