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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.90, 2,803.99 and 1,135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.90, 2,803.99 and 1,135.65 is: 1,567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.90 : 2,803.99 = 1,135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.90/2,803.99 = 1,135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.90x = 2,803.99 × 1,135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.90x = 3,184,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,364.24/2,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.18

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