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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.71, 2,803.97 and 1,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.71, 2,803.97 and 1,224.60 is: 1,689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.71 : 2,803.97 = 1,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.71/2,803.97 = 1,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.71x = 2,803.97 × 1,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.71x = 3,433,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,741.66/2,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.24

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