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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.01, 2,804.34 and 1,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.01, 2,804.34 and 1,147.97 is: 1,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.01 : 2,804.34 = 1,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.01/2,804.34 = 1,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.01x = 2,804.34 × 1,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.01x = 3,219,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,309.51/2,032.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.30

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