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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.50, 2,804.86 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.50, 2,804.86 and 1,101 is: 1,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.50 : 2,804.86 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.50/2,804.86 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.50x = 2,804.86 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.50x = 3,088,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,150.86/2,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.39

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