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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.17, 2,804.54 and 1,235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.17, 2,804.54 and 1,235.81 is: 1,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.17 : 2,804.54 = 1,235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.17/2,804.54 = 1,235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.17x = 2,804.54 × 1,235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.17x = 3,465,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,858.38/2,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.50

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