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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.55, 2,804.91 and 1,101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.55, 2,804.91 and 1,101.05 is: 1,519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.55 : 2,804.91 = 1,101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.55/2,804.91 = 1,101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.55x = 2,804.91 × 1,101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.55x = 3,088,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,346.16/2,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.44

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