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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.51, 2,803.94 and 1,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.51, 2,803.94 and 1,192.24 is: 1,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.51 : 2,803.94 = 1,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.51/2,803.94 = 1,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.51x = 2,803.94 × 1,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.51x = 3,342,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,969.43/2,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.56

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