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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.56, 3,045.64 and 1,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.56, 3,045.64 and 1,155.52 is: 1,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.56 : 3,045.64 = 1,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.56/3,045.64 = 1,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.56x = 3,045.64 × 1,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.56x = 3,519,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,297.93/2,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.31

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