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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032, 2,803.08 and 1,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032, 2,803.08 and 1,367.72 is: 1,886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032 : 2,803.08 = 1,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032/2,803.08 = 1,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032x = 2,803.08 × 1,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032x = 3,833,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,828.58/2,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.73

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