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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.07, 2,804.30 and 1,147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.07, 2,804.30 and 1,147.92 is: 1,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.07 : 2,804.30 = 1,147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.07/2,804.30 = 1,147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.07x = 2,804.30 × 1,147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.07x = 3,219,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,122.34/2,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.16

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