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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.88, 2,804.02 and 1,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.88, 2,804.02 and 1,135.72 is: 1,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.88 : 2,804.02 = 1,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.88/2,804.02 = 1,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.88x = 2,804.02 × 1,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.88x = 3,184,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,581.59/2,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.31

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