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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.27, 2,804.21 and 1,192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.27, 2,804.21 and 1,192.77 is: 1,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.27 : 2,804.21 = 1,192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.27/2,804.21 = 1,192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.27x = 2,804.21 × 1,192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.27x = 3,344,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,777.56/2,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.83

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