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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.62, 2,803.34 and 1,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.62, 2,803.34 and 1,437.11 is: 1,982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.62 : 2,803.34 = 1,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.62/2,803.34 = 1,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.62x = 2,803.34 × 1,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.62x = 4,028,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,707.95/2,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.03

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