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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.32, 2,803.20 and 1,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.32, 2,803.20 and 1,147.11 is: 1,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.32 : 2,803.20 = 1,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.32/2,803.20 = 1,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.32x = 2,803.20 × 1,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.32x = 3,215,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,578.75/2,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.00

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