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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.36, 2,804.19 and 1,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.36, 2,804.19 and 1,147.97 is: 1,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.36 : 2,804.19 = 1,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.36/2,804.19 = 1,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.36x = 2,804.19 × 1,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.36x = 3,219,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,125.99/2,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.93

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