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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.29, 2,804.42 and 1,147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.29, 2,804.42 and 1,147.91 is: 1,584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.29 : 2,804.42 = 1,147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.29/2,804.42 = 1,147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.29x = 2,804.42 × 1,147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.29x = 3,219,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,210.61/2,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.03

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