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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.13, 2,804.34 and 1,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.13, 2,804.34 and 1,148.12 is: 1,584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.13 : 2,804.34 = 1,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.13/2,804.34 = 1,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.13x = 2,804.34 × 1,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.13x = 3,219,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,718.84/2,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.41

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