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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.25, 3,047.91 and 1,329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.25, 3,047.91 and 1,329.23 is: 1,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.25 : 3,047.91 = 1,329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.25/3,047.91 = 1,329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.25x = 3,047.91 × 1,329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.25x = 4,051,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,383.52/2,032.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.55

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