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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.53, 2,803.39 and 1,403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.53, 2,803.39 and 1,403.25 is: 1,935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.53 : 2,803.39 = 1,403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.53/2,803.39 = 1,403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.53x = 2,803.39 × 1,403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.53x = 3,933,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,857.02/2,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.45

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