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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.02, 2,803.76 and 1,528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.02, 2,803.76 and 1,528.41 is: 2,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.02 : 2,803.76 = 1,528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.02/2,803.76 = 1,528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.02x = 2,803.76 × 1,528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.02x = 4,285,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,287.18/2,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.88

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