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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.13, 2,804.33 and 1,148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.13, 2,804.33 and 1,148.11 is: 1,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.13 : 2,804.33 = 1,148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.13/2,804.33 = 1,148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.13x = 2,804.33 × 1,148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.13x = 3,219,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,659.55/2,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.38

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