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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.48, 2,804.80 and 1,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.48, 2,804.80 and 1,148.52 is: 1,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.48 : 2,804.80 = 1,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.48/2,804.80 = 1,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.48x = 2,804.80 × 1,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.48x = 3,221,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,368.90/2,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.94

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