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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.08, 3,047.68 and 1,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.08, 3,047.68 and 1,187.22 is: 1,780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.08 : 3,047.68 = 1,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.08/3,047.68 = 1,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.08x = 3,047.68 × 1,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.08x = 3,618,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,245.48/2,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.56

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