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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.15, 2,804.35 and 1,100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.15, 2,804.35 and 1,100.65 is: 1,518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.15 : 2,804.35 = 1,100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.15/2,804.35 = 1,100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.15x = 2,804.35 × 1,100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.15x = 3,086,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,607.83/2,032.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.89

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