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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.31, 2,804.63 and 1,136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.31, 2,804.63 and 1,136.03 is: 1,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.31 : 2,804.63 = 1,136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.31/2,804.63 = 1,136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.31x = 2,804.63 × 1,136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.31x = 3,186,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,124.12/2,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.74

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