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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.12, 2,804.39 and 1,147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.12, 2,804.39 and 1,147.96 is: 1,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.12 : 2,804.39 = 1,147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.12/2,804.39 = 1,147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.12x = 2,804.39 × 1,147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.12x = 3,219,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,327.54/2,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.22

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