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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.32, 3,054.24 and 1,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.32, 3,054.24 and 1,571.52 is: 2,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.32 : 3,054.24 = 1,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.32/3,054.24 = 1,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.32x = 3,054.24 × 1,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.32x = 4,799,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,799.24/2,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.73

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