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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.37, 3,046.05 and 1,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.37, 3,046.05 and 1,155.60 is: 1,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.37 : 3,046.05 = 1,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.37/3,046.05 = 1,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.37x = 3,046.05 × 1,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.37x = 3,520,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,015.38/2,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.98

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