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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.09, 2,803.89 and 1,147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.09, 2,803.89 and 1,147.93 is: 1,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.09 : 2,803.89 = 1,147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.09/2,803.89 = 1,147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.09x = 2,803.89 × 1,147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.09x = 3,218,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,669.45/2,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.92

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