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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.56, 3,052.44 and 1,512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.56, 3,052.44 and 1,512.72 is: 2,271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.56 : 3,052.44 = 1,512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.56/3,052.44 = 1,512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.56x = 3,052.44 × 1,512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.56x = 4,617,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,487.04/2,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.76

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