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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.50, 3,044.43 and 1,485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.50, 3,044.43 and 1,485.66 is: 2,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.50 : 3,044.43 = 1,485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.50/3,044.43 = 1,485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.50x = 3,044.43 × 1,485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.50x = 4,522,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,987.87/2,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.33

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