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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.29, 3,057.65 and 1,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.29, 3,057.65 and 1,211.15 is: 1,822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.29 : 3,057.65 = 1,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.29/3,057.65 = 1,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.29x = 3,057.65 × 1,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.29x = 3,703,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,278.93/2,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.22

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