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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.32, 3,050.40 and 1,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.32, 3,050.40 and 1,264.32 is: 1,897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.32 : 3,050.40 = 1,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.32/3,050.40 = 1,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.32x = 3,050.40 × 1,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.32x = 3,856,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,681.73/2,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.67

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