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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.74, 2,804.85 and 1,193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.74, 2,804.85 and 1,193.38 is: 1,646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.74 : 2,804.85 = 1,193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.74/2,804.85 = 1,193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.74x = 2,804.85 × 1,193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.74x = 3,347,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,244.88/2,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.67

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