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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.56, 2,804.94 and 1,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.56, 2,804.94 and 1,101.06 is: 1,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.56 : 2,804.94 = 1,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.56/2,804.94 = 1,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.56x = 2,804.94 × 1,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.56x = 3,088,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,407.24/2,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.47

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