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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.50, 2,803.77 and 1,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.50, 2,803.77 and 1,368.22 is: 1,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.50 : 2,803.77 = 1,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.50/2,803.77 = 1,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.50x = 2,803.77 × 1,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.50x = 3,836,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,174.19/2,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.42

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