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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.03, 3,043.78 and 1,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.03, 3,043.78 and 1,055.17 is: 1,580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.03 : 3,043.78 = 1,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.03/3,043.78 = 1,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.03x = 3,043.78 × 1,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.03x = 3,211,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,705.34/2,032.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.54

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