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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.93, 2,803.32 and 1,235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.93, 2,803.32 and 1,235.03 is: 1,703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.93 : 2,803.32 = 1,235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.93/2,803.32 = 1,235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.93x = 2,803.32 × 1,235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.93x = 3,462,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,170.28/2,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.88

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