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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.41, 2,806.10 and 1,247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.41, 2,806.10 and 1,247.82 is: 1,722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.41 : 2,806.10 = 1,247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.41/2,806.10 = 1,247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.41x = 2,806.10 × 1,247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.41x = 3,501,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,501.46/2,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.83

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