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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.28, 2,804.56 and 1,135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.28, 2,804.56 and 1,135.99 is: 1,567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.28 : 2,804.56 = 1,135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.28/2,804.56 = 1,135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.28x = 2,804.56 × 1,135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.28x = 3,185,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,945.74/2,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.67

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