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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.24, 2,803.02 and 1,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.24, 2,803.02 and 1,135 is: 1,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.24 : 2,803.02 = 1,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.24/2,803.02 = 1,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.24x = 2,803.02 × 1,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.24x = 3,181,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,427.70/2,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.25

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