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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.67, 3,046.26 and 1,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.67, 3,046.26 and 1,056.80 is: 1,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.67 : 3,046.26 = 1,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.67/3,046.26 = 1,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.67x = 3,046.26 × 1,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.67x = 3,219,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,287.57/2,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.77

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