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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.35, 2,804.41 and 1,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.35, 2,804.41 and 1,148.14 is: 1,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.35 : 2,804.41 = 1,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.35/2,804.41 = 1,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.35x = 2,804.41 × 1,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.35x = 3,219,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,855.30/2,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.30

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