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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.20, 3,044.39 and 1,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.20, 3,044.39 and 1,211.13 is: 1,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.20 : 3,044.39 = 1,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.20/3,044.39 = 1,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.20x = 3,044.39 × 1,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.20x = 3,687,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,146.01/2,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.36

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