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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.16, 2,803.68 and 1,192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.16, 2,803.68 and 1,192.79 is: 1,645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.16 : 2,803.68 = 1,192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.16/2,803.68 = 1,192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.16x = 2,803.68 × 1,192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.16x = 3,344,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,208.48/2,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.65

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