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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.29, 3,045.95 and 1,155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.29, 3,045.95 and 1,155.53 is: 1,731.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.29 : 3,045.95 = 1,155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.29/3,045.95 = 1,155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.29x = 3,045.95 × 1,155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.29x = 3,519,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,665.60/2,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.87

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