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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.59, 2,805.09 and 1,148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.59, 2,805.09 and 1,148.47 is: 1,584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.59 : 2,805.09 = 1,148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.59/2,805.09 = 1,148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.59x = 2,805.09 × 1,148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.59x = 3,221,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,561.71/2,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.95

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