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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.12, 2,803.01 and 1,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.12, 2,803.01 and 1,146.96 is: 1,582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.12 : 2,803.01 = 1,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.12/2,803.01 = 1,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.12x = 2,803.01 × 1,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.12x = 3,214,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,940.35/2,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.84

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