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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.27, 2,804.67 and 1,147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.27, 2,804.67 and 1,147.75 is: 1,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.27 : 2,804.67 = 1,147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.27/2,804.67 = 1,147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.27x = 2,804.67 × 1,147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.27x = 3,219,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,052.98/2,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.97

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