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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.22, 2,804.46 and 1,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.22, 2,804.46 and 1,100.72 is: 1,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.22 : 2,804.46 = 1,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.22/2,804.46 = 1,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.22x = 2,804.46 × 1,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.22x = 3,086,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,925.21/2,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.99

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