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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.28, 3,045.62 and 1,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.28, 3,045.62 and 1,164.76 is: 1,745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.28 : 3,045.62 = 1,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.28/3,045.62 = 1,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.28x = 3,045.62 × 1,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.28x = 3,547,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,416.35/2,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.54

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