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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.64, 2,803.29 and 1,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.64, 2,803.29 and 1,324.22 is: 1,826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.64 : 2,803.29 = 1,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.64/2,803.29 = 1,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.64x = 2,803.29 × 1,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.64x = 3,712,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,169.18/2,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.28

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