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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.45, 3,043.80 and 1,105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.45, 3,043.80 and 1,105.71 is: 1,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.45 : 3,043.80 = 1,105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.45/3,043.80 = 1,105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.45x = 3,043.80 × 1,105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.45x = 3,365,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,560.10/2,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.91

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