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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.25, 2,804.63 and 1,236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.25, 2,804.63 and 1,236.13 is: 1,705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.25 : 2,804.63 = 1,236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.25/2,804.63 = 1,236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.25x = 2,804.63 × 1,236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.25x = 3,466,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,874.09/2,032.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.93

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