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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.18, 2,803.94 and 1,192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.18, 2,803.94 and 1,192.84 is: 1,645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.18 : 2,803.94 = 1,192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.18/2,803.94 = 1,192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.18x = 2,803.94 × 1,192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.18x = 3,344,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,651.79/2,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.84

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