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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.50, 3,048.90 and 1,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.50, 3,048.90 and 1,154.67 is: 1,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.50 : 3,048.90 = 1,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.50/3,048.90 = 1,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.50x = 3,048.90 × 1,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.50x = 3,520,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,473.36/2,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.09

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