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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.66, 2,804.91 and 1,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.66, 2,804.91 and 1,148.54 is: 1,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.66 : 2,804.91 = 1,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.66/2,804.91 = 1,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.66x = 2,804.91 × 1,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.66x = 3,221,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,551.33/2,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.90

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