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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.63, 3,048.49 and 1,211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.63, 3,048.49 and 1,211.14 is: 1,816.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.63 : 3,048.49 = 1,211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.63/3,048.49 = 1,211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.63x = 3,048.49 × 1,211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.63x = 3,692,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,148.18/2,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.44

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