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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.40, 2,804.68 and 1,100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.40, 2,804.68 and 1,100.88 is: 1,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.40 : 2,804.68 = 1,100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.40/2,804.68 = 1,100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.40x = 2,804.68 × 1,100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.40x = 3,087,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,616.12/2,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.20

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