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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.39, 2,804.43 and 1,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.39, 2,804.43 and 1,285.03 is: 1,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.39 : 2,804.43 = 1,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.39/2,804.43 = 1,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.39x = 2,804.43 × 1,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.39x = 3,603,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,776.68/2,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.17

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