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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.56, 2,803.53 and 1,247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.56, 2,803.53 and 1,247.01 is: 1,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.56 : 2,803.53 = 1,247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.56/2,803.53 = 1,247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.56x = 2,803.53 × 1,247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.56x = 3,496,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,029.95/2,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.01

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